News and CommentariesThe Missing “T” in ESG May 15, 2024admin“In a recent paper, we argue that amidst the enthusiasm about ESG, a critical parameter has gone virtually unnoticed: corporate tax…Continue readingThe Missing “T” in ESG
News and CommentariesHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better May 10, 2024admin“Companies are hiring external consultants to help report on ESG, but there aren’t enough checks to guard against greenwash.” [COMMENTARY]…Continue readingHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better
News and CommentariesActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion May 10, 2024admin“Investors with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus are increasingly leaning toward passive portfolios, which may seem to offer…Continue readingActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion
News and CommentariesCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake May 7, 2024May 7, 2024admin“In a new paper written with Ing-Haw Cheng of the University of Toronto and Harrison Hong of Columbia University and…Continue readingCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake
News and CommentariesCatalyzing Sustainable Investment: Revealing ESG Power in Predicting Fund Performance with Machine Learning May 5, 2024admin“Our findings substantiate the positive correlation between ESG ratings and fund performance. In fact, our investigation identifies ESG score as…Continue readingCatalyzing Sustainable Investment: Revealing ESG Power in Predicting Fund Performance with Machine Learning
News and CommentariesFDIC bid to strip BlackRock and Vanguard of superpower ‘has legs’ and reckoning may start with curbs on self-certification of passive index funds April 28, 2024May 2, 2024admin“The bank deposit insurer could make the $17-trillion ETF power bloc lose the ability to self-certify as ‘passive’ funds because…Continue readingFDIC bid to strip BlackRock and Vanguard of superpower ‘has legs’ and reckoning may start with curbs on self-certification of passive index funds
News and CommentariesHow important is the G in ESG? Latest sustainable investment analysis from Robeco April 22, 2024admin“Robeco have reminded us that governance can seem neglected compared with the E and S in ESG, although it is…Continue readingHow important is the G in ESG? Latest sustainable investment analysis from Robeco
News and CommentariesQuantifying the Returns of ESG Investing: An Empirical Analysis with Six ESG Metrics April 22, 2024April 22, 2024adminQuantifying the Returns of ESG Investing: An Empirical Analysis with Six ESG Metrics. “We find that aggregating individual ESG ratings…Continue readingQuantifying the Returns of ESG Investing: An Empirical Analysis with Six ESG Metrics
News and CommentariesESG in 2024: Traps for the Unwary April 16, 2024admin“ESG continues to be a hot topic for 2024 for investors and regulators alike. The specific concerns investors and regulators…Continue readingESG in 2024: Traps for the Unwary
News and CommentariesRenewable energy projects can cost more than fossil fuels: DBS’ Piyush April 16, 2024admin“THE energy-transition journey in South-east Asia is hampered by the high costs involved in developing renewable-energy power plants, which can…Continue readingRenewable energy projects can cost more than fossil fuels: DBS’ Piyush