Ethical considerations in the technology sector

The rapid development of new technology has redefined how we live our lives – and created numerous investment opportunities in the process. But the speed of growth has brought its own challenges, as evidenced by the recent privacy scandals associated with Facebook. How can one be certain they’re investing in a tech company with sustainable business practices? This whitepaper from MFS Investment Management discusses this complex issue.


Access the full White Paper here. 


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Honda or Tesla – it seems obvious, right?

If electric cars are the future of transportation, then Tesla is truly at the vanguard.

Your clients are probably already quite familiar with the company, and might have even seen a few charging stations for Tesla cars here and there. This is why, to many, buying Tesla shares seems like a good investment.

Conversely, an older company like Honda looks like investing in the past – but what if there were aspects about the two companies, and the world at large, that meant the opposite was true?

This piece by Orbis Investments explores that very idea.

In this piece, you will learn:

  • The current global market for electric vehicles
  • The dangers of “hype” in the stock market
  • Characteristics of Honda and Tesla shares 

The long-term trends of tech

The tech market has been one of peaks and valleys over the last thirty years. What does the immediate future hold?