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Regulatory Solutions: Responding to an Evolving Landscape
Introduction Global ESG regulation is experiencing a meteoric rise, and policymakers are seeking to crack down on “green washing,” as examined in Part 1 of
ISS ESG Launches Modern Slavery Scorecard and Augments Thematic Engagement Solution
NEW YORK (June 13, 2022) — ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today announced the launch of its Modern
ISS ESG InFocus: Textiles, Apparel, and Furnishings
Each month ISS ESG’s team of specialist analysts releases an update on the ESG risks associated with a specific industry. The InFocus reports focus on
Equity Assets Close Lower in a Quarter Defined by Volatility
Equity Assets Close Lower in a Quarter Defined by Volatility Variable account assets closed 1Q’22 at $2.13 trillion, falling 7.3% compared to 4Q’21. Equity assets
Regulatory Solutions: A Global Crackdown on ESG Greenwash
The meteoric global rise of ESG investing is increasingly being met with an equally ambitious regulatory disclosure regime, and, targeting greenwashing, policymakers are beginning to
ISS To Launch New Golden Agenda API Enhanced Solution Delivery Designed for Custodians and Intermediaries
LONDON (June 9, 2022) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, today
Airbus Settles U.S. Shareholder Class Action – Dutch Actions Remain Active
Corruption and bribery accusations against corporate executives are not limited to criminal cases but have also led to shareholders aggressively pursuing litigation against public companies
India: Trends in ESG Practices and Transparency
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “India: Trends in ESG Practices and Transparency”. The full paper is available for download from the Institutional
Preparing for a Climate Transition: Lessons from the Bank of England’s Climate Stress Test
Executive Summary Transition to a Net Zero economy was found to carry a significant additional cost for the UK financial system of about £290 billion
SEC Brazil Dam Lawsuit Puts ESG Disclosures in Focus
A recently announced U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over the collapse of the Brumadinho dam in Brazil underscores a sharper focus by regulators
Financial Adviser Highlights: 2022 Q1 Report
New Sales Remained Steady; Switches on the Up As is common at the start of a new year, 2022 began with a sense of optimism
The Shifting Regulatory Landscape for Vaping Products: Premarket Removals, Flavour Restrictions, and Wholesale Bans
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “The Shifting Regulatory Landscape for Vaping Products: Premarket Removals, Flavour Restrictions, and Wholesale Bans” The
