The recent passing of 'the baddest broker of all time,' Bernie Madoff, reminds us that one bad broker can bring ruin to a firm. Ben Edwards, law professor at UNLV, joins to discuss the 'one bad broker' rule and more. Amy Domini also chats with Jeff and Bruce about her historic career as one of the originals of ESG and why the overnight rise of ESG isn't so overnight.
Interview with Ben Edwards 0:00-24:40
How to talk about risk in light of Archegos - Agency Cost Theory
Interview with Amy Domini 25:45 - 53:20
The ‘overnight’ rise of ESG investing
Guest Bios
Benjamin Edwards joined the faculty of the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2017. He researches and writes about business and securities law, corporate governance, arbitration and consumer protection. Prior to teaching, Edwards practiced as a securities litigator in the New York office of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom. At Skadden, he represented clients in complex civil litigation, including securities class actions arising out of the Madoff Ponzi scheme and litigation related to the 2008 financial crisis.
Amy Domini: A prolific author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, Domini is known around the world for her pioneering work in SRI, shareholder advocacy, and impact investing. She founded the Domini 400 Social Index, one of the first socially responsible investing indices.
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