News that the Swiss insurance group Zurich Financial Services spent Sfr 35 million on political lobbying during the past decade raises a few important points: where should the limit on such lobbying be? Are the shareholders able (and willing) to control such interference with the democratic process? In an age where socially responsible investing has become a significant factor influencing investment decisions this kind of activity must certainly receive priority attention from investors - many if not the majority are only fiduciaries for the real investors, i.e. private savers in mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds and the fund management units looking after investment portfolios in private banking departments.
(22/02/2011)
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