Funding ethical causes is no joke : Banks find profit in morality and sustainability

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Despite the vital services they provide, banks and other lending institutions are not the most loved organizations. Dealing with the bank is not something you are likely to come away from with a warm glow of fellow feeling. We are more likely to nod our heads in agreement than protest “How unfair!” when someone utters a stinging criticism. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.