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Navigating Shifts in the DC Market
Drastic movements in employment rates and public market returns have created massive cascades for the American economy and, by extension, the defined contribution market. As
Regulatory Solutions: A Flexible Approach to Identifying Sustainable Investments
Introduction Policymakers around the globe are tackling the issue of ‘greenwashing’ by introducing sweeping ESG regulations targeting financial market participants. As examined in Part 1
Racial and Ethnic Diversity on U.S. Corporate Boards – Progress Since 2020
The summer of 2020 was a turning point in the push for corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives. The tragic murder of George Floyd and the
Hand-Rolled & Unfiltered Cigarettes: Regulation and Existing Health and Labour Rights Risks
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Hand-Rolled & Unfiltered Cigarettes: Regulation and Existing Health and Labour Rights Risks”. The full paper is available
Disinformation and the Path to Rebuilding Trust in Media
Elon Musk’s pending takeover of Twitter and apparent commitment to free speech has spotlighted the potential flaws of an absolutist approach to overseeing media content.
2022 Korea Season Review
Below are key takeaways from ISS’ recently released 2022 South Korea Proxy Season Review. The full report is available to institutional subscribers by logging into
The Rapidly Changing World of Human Rights Regulation: A Resource for Investors
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “The Rapidly Changing World of Human Rights Regulation: A Resource for Investors”. The full paper is available
ISS Announces Peer Group Submission Window to Open July 5 Companies Can Note Changes Through July 15
ROCKVILLE, Md. (June 23, 2022) — Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), the leading provider of end-to-end corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to the global
An Investor Roadmap: The Jurisdictional Differences and Impact of ESG in European Shareholder Class Actions
The following is an excerpt from a soon-to-be published white paper co-authored by ISS Securities Class Action Services and Fox Williams. The full report can
Shareholder Resolutions in Review: Political Spending
Shareholder resolutions filed in the 2022 proxy season included several different types of proposals focused on political spending by corporations, reflecting investor concerns that support
Investors Want More ESG. Advisors Have Been Giving Them What They Want.
With oil prices surging, accusations of “greenwashing” proliferating, and louder criticism of the activist approaches of corporate leaders like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, environmental, social,
Shareholder Resolutions in Review: Lobbying Disclosures
Shareholder resolutions filed in the 2022 proxy season reflect continuing investor concern over lobbying activities and whether they are consistent with a company’s public positions
