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Revisiting 2022 through 12 ISS ESG Thought Leadership Papers
In 2022, ISS ESG Thought Leadership publications addressed an array of ESG-related topics with significant implications for investors. These highlighted publications illustrate the breadth of
The State of EU Taxonomy Data
In response to EU taxonomy requirements, European companies have been disclosing their taxonomy eligibility: that is, how their activities would be eligible to contribute to
Statement from ISS’ Global Head of Investment Stewardship Solutions, Lorraine Kelly, on New Japan FSA Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers
NEW YORK (December 16, 2022) “ISS welcomes the Japan Financial Services Agency’s (JFSA) principles-based framework for oversight of ESG ratings providers and its objective of
SEC Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Keeping up with Evolving Risks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) set out a new strategic plan that seeks to address evolving market risks through a re-examination of its rules
2022 Year-End Gifting and Planning with 529s
Hosted by Paul Curley, CFA, Director of 529 & ABLE Research at ISS Market Intelligence, and Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage,
ISS ESG Report Identifies Corporate Controversies that Dominated the News in 2022
ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today released a new summary report, Corporate Controversies That Defined 2022, produced by
Dual Class Share Structures: Is the Sun Setting Too Slowly?
KEY FINDINGS The proportion of companies in the Russell 3000 excluding the S&P 1500 with unequal voting rights increased significantly since 2020 The proportion of
COP 15: Biodiversity Opportunities and Risks for Investors
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper: COP 15: Biodiversity Opportunities and Risks for Investors. The full paper is available for download
Corporate Bribery Today: A Glimpse of Corruption’s Scale
On December 9 each year the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). 2022 sees the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention Against Corruption, and unfortunately
Challenges to the Crypto Sector: Governance and Climate Impacts
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper: Challenges to the Crypto Sector: Governance and Climate Impacts. The full paper is available for
ISS Market Intelligence Launches Simfund Total Market
NEW YORK (December 5, 2022) – ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), a unit of Institutional Shareholder Services and leading global provider of data, analytics, insights,
Allegations of Bribery to FIFA Officials Results in $95 Million Settlement
With the opening 2022 World Cup matches underway in Qatar, Grupo Televisa S.A.B. recently agreed to a $95 million settlement with shareholders, resolving bribery allegations
