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Physical Risks: Where the Wind Blows and the River Flows
The number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters per decade have more than quadrupled over the past 40 years. The associated costs and deaths rose
Greening the Auto Sector: Electric Vehicle Incentives in COVID-19 Stimulus
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper “Greening the Auto Sector: Electric Vehicle Incentives in COVID-19 Stimulus” The full paper is available
The Days After Tomorrow: Investors’ Climate Scenario Analysis
Several scientific institutions have announced that 2020 was the second hottest year on record, only surpassed by 2016. A notable difference between the two years
BrightScope/ICI Research Finds Four-Fifths of Large ERISA 403(b) Plans Had Employer Contributions
Four-fifths of large 403(b) plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) had employer contributions and nearly three-quarters of large ERISA
Can the Biden Administration Unlock the United States’ Sustainability Potential?
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper “Can the Biden Administration Unlock the United States’ Sustainability Potential?“ The full paper is available
ISS ESG Launches EU Taxonomy Alignment Solution
NEW YORK (January 19, 2021) — ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today launched a dedicated EU Taxonomy Alignment
Asset Intensity: A Key Driver of Physical Climate Value at Risk
Total economic losses due to natural catastrophes increased by 26% in 2020 compared to 2019 and reached a 10-year annual average of $202 billion according
Financial Clarity Market Insights: Inflows to Funds in IA China/Greater China
This week #FCMarketInsights looked at the increase in inflows to Chinese equity funds among UK retail investors and the events that affected this growth in
ISS ESG Launches Enhanced Analyses of Climate Physical Risks and Climate Scenarios in Climate Impact Report
NEW YORK (January 13, 2021) — ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today announced major enhancements to the Climate
Hydrogen: The World Is Watching
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s thought leadership paper “Hydrogen: The World Is Watching.“ The full paper is available for download from the Institutional
ISS Market Intelligence Releases Latest 529 Distribution Analysis Report
Released today, the annual 529 Distribution Analysis Report provides actionable guidance on how to increase usage of 529 products and college financial planning in the adviser-sold, employer-sold
2020 Securities Related Settlements Exceed $5.8 Billion – A Large Increase Over 2019
In the midst of a global pandemic, securities class action cases continue to provide investors with critical recoveries from companies accused of various fraudulent activities.