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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
A Sustainable Private Sector Solution to the Refugee Crisis
Featuring guest contributor: Sindhu D Janakiram, Co-Founder & CEO at Refugee Integration Insights* Every three seconds another person is forced out of the rhythms of
Catching Risky Infrastructure Investments: How Country Risk Analysis Can Help Screen for ESG Risks
Investments in infrastructure such as transportation, sewage, or energy are crucial for a country’s development. Infrastructure investments can also form an essential part of an
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
