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ISS ESG Quarterly Engagement Update – Q3 2024: A 62% Response Rate on Net Zero Targets and Climate Action Following Launch of Second Engagement Cycle
Preamble ISS ESG’s Quarterly Engagement Update series highlights key trends that emerge through activities conducted on behalf of participating investors under ISS ESG’s Collaborative Engagement

BlackRock and STOXX Combine on BlackRock’s Launch of New ETFs Tracking Artificial Intelligence Thematic Indices
ZUG (December 10, 2024) — STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies and a leading provider of benchmark and custom index solutions


The Latest in ESG and Stewardship Regulation – December 2024
IOSCO International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Report on Impact of Transition Plans Disclosures The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a report on


The FRC’s Annual Review of UK Corporate Governance Reporting and the ‘Comply or Explain’ Principle in Retrospect
In November 2024, the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its annual review of corporate governance reporting for 2024 in order to outline its findings


The Future of Asset Management: ETFs, Alts, and Private Markets Reshape the Retail Landscape
While interest in active ETFs will likely not grow anywhere quickly enough to make up for the losses from active mutual funds, active fund buyers’ shift from mutual funds to ETFs could well put a giant pot of assets—about $1 trillion over five years—in play.


ISS’ Consolidated Response to Global Codes of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Product Providers
Below are key takeaways from ISS’ recently released consolidated adherence statement in response to Global Codes of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers.





STOXX Announces Scheduled Adjustments to DAX Blue-Chip Indices
ZUG (December 4, 2024) – STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies and leading provider of benchmark and custom index solutions to


ISS Market Intelligence Projects Global AUM to Hit $43.6 trillion by 2029 Amid Surge in Active Strategies and Liquid Alternatives
Our research underscores a pivotal transformation in the investment landscape. The convergence of increased market complexity and investor sophistication is driving the shift toward active strategies and liquid alternatives.





Changes in composition of the STOXX Europe 600 Index
Results of the fourth regular quarterly review 2024 of benchmark indices will be effective December 23, 2024. ZUG, Switzerland (December 2, 2024) – STOXX Ltd.


ESG at Every Stage: The Implications of the Proposed JORC ESG Reforms for the Australian Mining Sector
Australia is among the top producers of most global commodities, including iron ore, zinc, gold, and cobalt, and in 2023 was the top global producer


Have we hit the peak of the model portfolio adoption curve?
The MPS revolution isn’t over – it is simply entering a new, more mature phase. Those who innovate, adapt, and focus on delivering tangible value to advisers and their end-clients will still find opportunities to thrive.





Unscheduled Component Change in SDAX
(Zug, November 25, 2024) – STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX GmbH group of companies and a leading provider of benchmark and custom index

