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ISS ESG InFocus: Real Estate
“Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “ISS ESG InFocus: Real Estate”. The full paper is available for download from the Institutional Shareholder Services
ISS Opens Global Annual Benchmark Policy Survey and Separate Climate Survey
ROCKVILLE, Md. (July 28, 2021) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants,
Are Class Actions Under Threat in Australia?
The following is an excerpt from a recently published white paper co-authored by ISS Securities Class Action Services and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Click here to
Modern Slavery: How Exposed Are Australian Investors?
In Australia, over 3000 entities are required to publish public corporate statements detailing their actions to assess and address modern slavery risks under the Modern
At the ESG Frontier: Understanding the U.S. Municipal Bond Market
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “At the ESG Frontier: Understanding the U.S. Municipal Bond Market”. The full paper is available for download
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.
