WEF on impact investing: Do your homework first
New York
THE World Economic Forum has a message for wealthy families thinking about impact investing: Don't just buy on the buzz, do your homework.
Seeking investments with the dual purpose of making a profit and improving society has become trendy among wealthy people and money managers, who rarely have the expertise or tools to put it into practice, according to a report released last Thursday by the forum as it gathers heirs to some of the world's fortunes for a discussion on the sidelines of Art Basel in Miami.
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