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20 Years Later: Why the Enron Scandal Still Matters to Investors
In what is still regarded as the largest U.S. corporate fraud in history, the Enron scandal “celebrates” its 20th anniversary this month. It was October
ISS ESG Launches Proprietary EVA Leaders Index Series
NEW YORK (October 20, 2021) — ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), today announced the launch of a new
Climate Stress Tests #3: How to Pursue a Climate Stress Test
In the third of ISS ESG’s series on Climate Stress Testing, the Climate team examines some of the key practical steps that financial institutions should
As the Chinese Government Flexes its Regulatory Muscles, What Are the Implications for Investors?
Below is an excerpt from ISS Securities Class Action Services’ recently released paper “As the Chinese Government Flexes its Regulatory Muscles, what are the Implications
Statement from ISS President & CEO, Gary Retelny, on Proposed New Rules by U.S. Department of Labor
“ISS welcomes today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor to propose rule amendments that remove unnecessary burdens on the selection of ESG investments and
ISS Releases 2021 European Voting Results Report
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to the global financial community, today released its 2021 European Voting
COVID-19 Drives Home the Importance of Employee Mental Health – ISS ESG Marks World Mental Health Day 2021
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a day that aims to raise awareness about mental health issues. Since the day was first recognised in
Sustainability Reporting: A Gap Between Words and Action
Below is an excerpt from ISS ESG’s recently released paper “Sustainability Reporting: A Gap Between Words and Action”. The full paper is available for download
Transportation Infrastructure – Varying Risks, Stable Opportunities
KEY TAKEAWAYS Transportation infrastructure is an opportunity for investors through both listed equities and private markets. Listed transportation infrastructure companies vary greatly in terms of
Financial Adviser Highlights: 2021 Q2 Report
Financial Adviser Inflows Plateaued in Q2 as Net Flows Surge The times, they are a-changin’. It’s a statement that holds true for the world’s post-pandemic
ISS Announces Results of Global Benchmark Policy Survey and Climate Survey
ROCKVILLE, Md. (Oct. 1, 2021) – Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, today
Caught Short: The Importance of Clear Reporting on the Use of Derivatives in Climate Strategies
Short selling refers to securities trading activities that position an investor to benefit from a fall in a stock’s price. The use of this tactic
