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Quality and Quantity: Both are Key to Maximizing Positive Outcomes from the Global Sustainable Investment Industry
The global sustainable finance industry has been described as an ‘industry in transition’, according to the recently-released Global Sustainable Investment Review 2020. This is reflective

ISS Corporate Solutions Partners with OneTrust Vendorpedia to Provide ISS Cyber Risk Scores
ROCKVILLE, Md. (August 3, 2021) – ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (ICS), a leading provider of compensation, governance, sustainability, and cyber security tools and advisory services


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

