Inequality is a pressing issue in today's world, and the gap in wealth and income distribution has reached unsustainable levels. Inequality can be addressed by empowering marginalised people, but importantly also by limiting the income and wealth growth of the rich and ultrarich - an area that financial institutions can have significant influence over. Impact investors should see themselves as responsible for encouraging balanced and fair remuneration policies and practices, limiting excessive CEO remuneration and reducing the income spread in listed companies. Absolute and relativ...
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