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Institutional Shareholder Services to Acquire Sydney-based Rainmaker Information
SYDNEY (July 22, 2021) — Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of market intelligence and fund services to the global asset management community,
Commentary: Unpacking Impact – the Wealth Bias and How Sovereigns Contribute to the SDGs
There has been recent media commentary suggesting that ESG ratings don’t capture contributions and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comments included the
Cruelty-Free Portfolios: How To Approach Animal Testing In Investments?
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Cruelty-Free Portfolios: How To Approach Animal Testing In Investments?”. The full paper is available for
BrightScope/ICI Data Find Employer Contributions Are Prevalent in 401(k) Plans
BrightScope and the Investment Company Institute (ICI) released its latest study on defined contribution 401(k) plans, The BrightScope/ICI Defined Contribution Plan Profile: A Close Look
The EU Green Bond Standard: Key Elements and a Roadmap for Bond Issuers
The European Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) legislative proposal was published by the European Commission on the 6th July. Once approved, the voluntary standard will
ISS Securities Class Action Services – Newly Published “Largest U.S. Settlements by State” Report
The following is an excerpt from a recently published ISS Securities Class Action Services report. Click here to download and read the full report. Since its inception,
Class Action Settlements Increase Slightly in First Half of 2021
As the U.S. and countries around the globe attempt to control the Coronavirus pandemic, investors continue to experience meaningful recoveries from securities-related class action settlements.
The Taxes Paradigm Shift – From Burden to Impact
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “The Taxes Paradigm Shift – From Burden to Impact”. The full paper is available for
Net-zero: what does it mean?
There has been a rising tide of net-zero pledges ahead of the upcoming 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November, with over
Investors to Receive Additional $85.3 Million from Petrobras Scandal
In March 2014, the Federal Police of Brazil commenced a money laundering investigation, with a focus of small businesses, including petroleum stations and car washes.
Financial Clarity: Passive Investment 2021 Q1 Report
Passive Net Flows Fall to Lowest in Years The momentous shift from active to passive investing is driven largely by two factors: the lower fees
ISS Announces Peer Group Submission Window to Open July 6
ROCKVILLE, Md. (June 28, 2021) — Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), the leading provider of end-to-end corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to the global
