Author Archives: VMcCarthy

Returning to Dublin for December 6th Workshop

Posted on October 23, 2018 by VMcCarthy

This workshop is particularly timely, given that the European IORP II directive comes into effect in January 2019 for Irish pension schemes, requiring trustees to disclose how they consider the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in their investment decision-making … Continue reading →

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Impact Investment: intention is not enough

Posted on September 20, 2018 by VMcCarthy

“For me, the impact revolution is going to be as pervasive as the tech revolution has been.” – Sir Ronald Cohen We are all students. If you are not learning something new in your field then you are going backwards. … Continue reading →

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Irlanda: el Presidente que necesitamos

Posted on September 14, 2018 by VMcCarthy

(Yesterday I scribbled down these thoughts about what I think we need from the next President of Ireland, whether it is the incumbent or a newly elected individual. Since I wrote in Spanish and that is how it flowed I … Continue reading →

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Leadership lessons from the crisis at Manchester United

Posted on August 29, 2018 by VMcCarthy

To the delight of all ABU fans – Anyone but United – Manchester United Football Club appear to be in crisis, of identify and direction, the source of which ultimately lies in the club’s decision making since the retirement of … Continue reading →

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My American Adventure: backpacking in South America

Posted on August 12, 2018 by VMcCarthy

“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always … Continue reading →

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My American Adventure: in the land of the Gods

Posted on June 5, 2018 by VMcCarthy

Hola mis amigos I am in the land of the gods, Maradona and Messi! I have the spent the last month living in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Wednesday I fly to Santiago, Chile. I haven’t really published much this year … Continue reading →

Posted in El Salvador, Football Related & LFC, Guatemala, Impact Investing, Mexico, Nicaragua, Thoughts, Travel | Comments Off

My American Adventure: a week in Havana

Posted on April 18, 2018 by VMcCarthy

Hola mis amigos I am writing from Fidel country, Cuba. I am based in the centre of Havana, close to old Havana – the centre of the original colonial city and the main tourist attraction. From my balcony facing onto … Continue reading →

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A New Year: Living Life, not Counting Time

Posted on January 18, 2018 by VMcCarthy

“Every man dies, not every man really lives” – William Wallace (Braveheart)

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My American Adventure: more time on the road

Posted on December 3, 2017 by VMcCarthy

Hola mis amigos The adventure continues. It is a cold December here in Xela in the mountains of Guatemala; central heating is a luxury we don’t have! Still, it is nice. The last couple of months have been unbelievable, so … Continue reading →

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My American adventure: making an impact in Xela

Posted on October 13, 2017 by VMcCarthy

Hola mis amigos It is Wednesday evening here in Xela, Guatemala. I am writing from my apartment, with my panoramic backdrop of the city surrounded by the mountains, the various shades of blue as the mountains and sky meet before … Continue reading →