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The demand of sustainable property investments in Germany

Schaefer, Henry; Gromer, Christian; Neligan, Adriana - In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance 30 (2012) 1, pp. 5-17

Purpose – Socially responsible property investments (SRPI) are seen as the emerging trend in socially responsible …, are focusing on the emerging market for socially responsible investments (SRI). Considering these and the diversified … portfolios of the institutional investors which usually include property investments, the authors are investigating the demand of …

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Enabling informed and responsible purchasing: helping customers to understand implications and impacts

Coulson‐Thomas, Colin - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 42 (2010) 2, pp. 93-101

Purpose – Many concerned people are unaware of the full impacts of their buying decisions on the environment. This paper aims to show how people can be helped to behave more responsibly when they buy. Design/methodology/approach – Sales and purchasing support tools can show buyers the...

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Developments in environmental auditing

Hillary, Ruth - In: Managerial Auditing Journal 10 (1995) 8, pp. 34-39

Reviews European Union environmental policy and explores the shift from “command and control” legislation to market‐based instruments. Traces the political development of one market‐based instrument, the eco‐management and audit scheme (EMAS). Gives an overview of how the elements of...

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Corporate community

Halal, William E. - In: Strategy & Leadership 28 (2000) 2, pp. 10-16

The general concept of stakeholder management seems to be widely accepted, but its central tenet of “balancing” interests was prominently abandoned during the 1990s, as corporations favored financial interests rather than the balanced treatment proposed by stakeholder theory. The prevailing...

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Valuing investment projects with expansion options

Kish, Richard J.; Weng, Wenlong - In: International Journal of Managerial Finance 1 (2005) 3, pp. 164-186

Purpose – This article proposes an evaluation of capital investments that accounts for not only the initial assets, but …

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The valuation of licensed premises

Day, Howard; Kelton, Rupert - In: Journal of Property Investment & Finance 25 (2007) 3, pp. 306-321

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explain the rationale and methodology applied to the rental valuation of wet led (i.e. pub or bar) retail leisure outlets. The paper does not cover the valuation of other leisure property (e.g. restaurants, hotels). Design/methodology/approach – The...

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Costing the long‐term demand for water sector infrastructure

Cashman, Adrian; Ashley, Richard - In: Foresight 10 (2008) 3, pp. 9-26

Purpose – The water sector is set to continue to face severe challenges in meeting the financial requirements for maintaining, extending and upgrading new and ageing water systems in the face of growing water scarcity, stricter regulatory requirements and competition for capital. The gap...

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Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it may toll for you next: intensified anti‐money‐laundering enforcement transforms the regulatory landscape

Santangelo, Betty; Jacobs, Margaret A. - In: Journal of Investment Compliance 6 (2005) 1, pp. 4-15

Purpose – Discusses the most significant criminal prosecutions and regulatory actions in response to recent anti‐money laundering compliance lapses and the resulting concern in the financial community. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews earlier criminal enforcement actions; the recent...

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Enhancing a mature investment program: customizing the captive hedge fund

Wider, Jedd; Scanlan, Kevin - In: Journal of Investment Compliance 6 (2005) 1, pp. 23-30

Purpose – Seeks to introduce several of the important issues that must be resolved in connection with the structuring and formation of a customized hedge fund program Design/methodology/approach – Explains why some institutional investors have sought alternative investment structures that...

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When does improper conduct become criminal? Conflicts of interest in the mutual fund industry

Kotlier, Jonathan L. - In: Journal of Investment Compliance 6 (2005) 1, pp. 31-38

Purpose – To emphasize the need for financial services companies such mutual funds and brokerage houses to establish internal controls and related procedures for identifying potential conflicts of interest. Design/methodology/approach – Reviews government investigations into scandals...

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