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Australian High Court Paves Way for Foreign Shareholders To Join ESG-Related Collective Action Against BHP
On 12 October 2022, the High Court of Australia unanimously rejected a legal attempt by mining giant BHP Billiton Limited to prevent non-resident shareholders of
Shareholder Resolutions in Review: Labor Issues
More shareholder resolutions were filed in the 2022 proxy season than in the previous year, with approximately 932 environmental, social, and governance proposals submitted at
Two Years into Japan’s Journey to Net Zero: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
In October 2020 Japan’s then-Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced a national target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. As the world’s sixth-largest emitter of
Advisors See the Future of Their Businesses—and Mutual Funds are Not It
The infamous 20th century bank robber Willie Sutton said he robbed banks “Because that’s where the money is.” The modern retail investment product order has
Cannabis in 2022: Blazing On or Up in Smoke?
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper: Cannabis in 2022: Blazing On or Up in Smoke? The full paper is available for
Alleged $1 Billion Fraudulent Scheme Results in Tentative Settlement with Infinity Q – Other Actions Remain Active
Investors appear one step closer to recovering losses from an alleged massive fraudulent scheme that led to the collapse of a near $2 billion mutual
Biodiversity and Aquaculture: Is There Tension Between Food Security and Marine Environments?
Introduction As food demands have increased globally, aquaculture—the cultivation of fish and other marine life—has emerged as the fastest-growing form of food production. While the
2022 Japan Proxy Season Review
Below are key takeaways from ISS’ recently released 2022 Japan Proxy Season Review. The full report is available to institutional subscribers by logging into ProxyExchange
The S Factor: Social Impact Considerations in the ESG Fixed-Income Market
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s Thought Leadership paper The S Factor: Social Impact Considerations in the ESG Fixed-Income Market. The full paper is
Act I: To ESG or not? That is probably not the question
Investment trends do not form in a vacuum. They are impacted both by coincident developments within the investment arena and broader social and/or regulatory changes*.
Corporate Equity Plans: Where Shareholder Comfort Meets Administrator Flexibility
A well-managed corporate equity plan is always a balance between assuring shareholders that their interests are protected and giving management the flexibility it needs to
Real Assets: Bridging the ESG Gap
KEY TAKEAWAYS Investors in unlisted real estate need to apply a custom approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Incorporating the best elements of
