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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
UK Fund of Funds (Part 2) – Eur(ope) Welcome to Apply
In our previous article we examined the recent growth in UK domiciled funds of funds (FoFs), concluding that FoFs represent a significant and stable growth
ESGF Rating: A More Complete Picture of Investing in Quality
KEY TAKEAWAYS By taking into consideration both ESG and financial measures, the ESGF Rating provides comprehensive insights into a firm’s position on the quality curve.
The Fight for Fixed Income Flows Intensifies
This second piece in a three-part series utilizes the newest tool in ISS Market Intelligence’s Simfund family: Simfund Total Market. Leveraging the module’s expansive coverage
ISS Market Intelligence Survey Shows Growing Interest from Financial Advisors in Alternatives
NEW YORK (December 1, 2022) – ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), a unit of Institutional Shareholder Services providing critical data and insight to global asset
ISS Announces 2023 Benchmark Policy Updates
ROCKVILLE, Md. (December 1, 2022) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to the global financial
