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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
Putting the F into ESG – The Importance of Financial Materiality in ESG Investing
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has evolved greatly as a concept over the past two decades. It now reaches nearly every aspect of the
Investing With Pride
Responsible investors have long been aware of the potential correlation between good management of diversity issues and strong company performance. To mark #PrideMonth 2021, ISS
Stewardship Excellence: ESG Engagement In 2021
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Stewardship Excellence: ESG Engagement In 2021”. The full paper is available for download from the
