---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Week (Assai) <[email protected]> http://sharedvalue.org/banking-shared-value <http://sharedvalue.org/banking-shared-value?utm_campaign=SVinBanking06262014&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Shared%20Value%20in%20Banking&utm_source=Emma&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SV%20in%20Banking> In the wake of the financial crisis, banks have been under fire from all fronts. While the industry continues to struggle economically, society’s growing suspicion of banks’ intentions is resulting in tighter and more complex regulation. Meanwhile, competition is coming from unexpected places and clients are increasingly demanding financial products and services that deliver more than just financial returns. Faced with this confluence of factors, banks have responded with CSR and sustainability initiatives—but they haven’t been enough. According to the new FSG report, "Banking on Shared Value <http://sharedvalue.org/resources/banking-shared-value>," banks are leaving value on the table. The potential to create shared value through retail, commercial and investment banking is enormous. And the banks that realize this potential will recast their role in society through a lens of mutual opportunity: an opportunity for banks to increase long-term profitability, and an opportunity for society to leverage the unique financial capabilities of banks to drive progress. This new approach will enable banks to capitalize on new opportunities and leverage their biggest asset—their core business—to address some of the world’s toughest challenges. -- *Please note an intrusion wiped out my inbox on February 8; I have no record of previous communication, proposals, etc ..* P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net <http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation>Updates: http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens #82 on the (En)Rich list: http://enrichlist.org/the-complete-list/