Seeking Virtue in Finance - Contributing to Society in a Conflicted Industry

By learning from inspiring individuals in the industry, finance professionals can pursue viable careers while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Customer Mandate: Serving Customers' Interest Faithfully; 2. Social Wealth Creation: Contributing to Society Beyond the Customer Mandate; 3. Humanistic Leadership Within the Organization: Treating Colleagues with Dignity, Empowering Them, and Fostering a Responsible Culture; 4. Engaged Citizenship: Contributing Expertise, Time, and Wealth to the Common Good; Conclusion

About the author

JC de Swaan is a lecturer in the economics department at Princeton University, where he is affiliated with the Bendheim Center for Finance, and a partner at Cornwall Capital, a New York-based investment fund.  He also teaches at the University of Cambridge and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Summary

Drawing from inspiring individuals, JC de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry's impact on society.

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'A thoughtful book at a very appropriate time. Can the worlds of finance also be worlds of societal good? JC de Swaan explores this idea in a considered but provocative way. Definitely an important read, especially for leaders of financial firms and leaders of financial functions – as well as younger people considering such careers.' D. Ronald Daniel, former Managing Partner, McKinsey and Company

Product details

• Authors: JC de Swaan, Jc (Princeton University De Swaan, De Swaan Jc De Swaan, Jc De Swaan
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781108473132
• ISBN: 978-1-108-47313-2
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Finance, Corporate Governance, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Finance / General, Business ethics & social responsibility, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Economic & financial crises & disasters, Economic and financial crises and disasters, Business ethics and social responsibility, Financial services law and regulation, Finance and the finance industry, Financial services law & regulation