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The First Wave of a Major Reform: The Omnibus Package and Its Impact on EU Taxonomy Reporting
The EU Taxonomy is a classification framework of environmentally sustainable economic activities, establishing criteria for activities to contribute to six climate and environmental objectives. A
Active ETFs Continue to Gain Momentum, on Pace for Another Record-Breaking Year
The first half of 2025 saw a surge in active ETF launches, with 396 new products introduced—nearly seven times the number of new active mutual funds (58)
Discerning Cyber Risk: A Scores-Forward Approach to Third-Party Cyber Risk Management
Below is an excerpt from ISS-Corporate’s recently released paper “Discerning Cyber Risk: A Scores-Forward Approach to Third-Party Cyber Risk Management”. The full paper is available
Pridham Report: 66 percent of fund groups report net retail sales growth in Q2 2025
LONDON (12 August 2025) – Two-thirds (65.8 percent) of U.K. fund groups reported onshore net retail sales growth in Q2 2025, according to the latest Pridham Report.
Circling Back to Square One: Revisiting Circularity from a Financial Materiality Perspective
Below is an excerpt from ISS-Corporate’s recently released paper “Circling Back to Square One: Revisiting Circularity from a Financial Materiality Perspective”. The full paper is
Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
Sustainability presents a potential source of enduring competitive edge, beyond risk mitigation and compliance. Research shows that firms that embed sustainable practices into their core
The Latest in ESG and Stewardship Regulation – August 2025
ISSB International Sustainability Standards Board Proposes Comprehensive Review of Priority SASB Standards and Targeted Amendments to Others The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published on
Track the Trends Shaping Portfolios and Economies: Introducing Thematic Tagging in MarketPulse
Thematic investing has emerged as a powerful lens through which to view market opportunities, cutting across traditional asset class, sector, or regional boundaries. Whether driven
ISS STOXX to Acquire Geospatial Solutions Firm, Sust Global
LONDON (August 5, 2025) – ISS Sustainability Solutions, the sustainable investment business of ISS STOXX, today announced the acquisition of Sust Global, a leading provider
UK Private Member’s Bill Challenges Traditional Shareholder Primacy
In October 2024, Liberal Democrat MP, Martin Wrigley, presented to the UK Parliament a Private Member’s Bill to amend section 172 of the Companies Act
The Active ETF Advantage: Unlocking Growth in a Shifting Investment Landscape
Advisors are leading the charge in active ETF adoption The investment industry is undergoing a structural transformation, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have played a
Critical Minerals Series: Sustainability Considerations for Investors in Cobalt and Nickel Mining
Below are the key takeaways from the second publication in the ISS STOXX Natural Capital Research Institute’s new series on critical minerals. To download a
