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“A recent paper proposes a novel approach to derive sustainability scores from fund holdings data.” [COMMENTARY] This article reveals what…Continue readingMarket-Implied ESG Score: An Alternative Scoring Method

“The shift from passive to active approaches in ESG investing is gaining momentum, driven by institutional investors’ growing awareness of…Continue readingFrom passive to active approach in ESG

“Reports of the decline of sustainable investment are greatly exaggerated. Despite shifting political views on the climate transition and a…Continue readingAscending from the plateau? What our global asset owner survey says about sustainable investment

“The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets, announced the publication of…Continue readingFCA (UK) Releases New Proposed Rules to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

“The decision leaves both proponents and companies rudderless, in that companies will become more vulnerable to litigation if they exclude…Continue readingThe SEC Bows Out as Referee Between Shareholders and Companies

“UWaterloo researcher Tony Wirjanto finds that investment strategies built on ESG principles deliver stronger, more resilient returns — even during…Continue readingDoing good really does pay: the financial case for sustainable investing

“Despite objections from the left, the European Parliament has approved a tweak to sustainable finance benchmarks that would open it…Continue readingEU opens door to ESG labels for companies producing ‘controversial’ weapons

“The Global Sustainable Finance Market reached approximately US$895.12 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach about US$5,064.94 billion by…Continue readingGlobal Sustainable Finance Market Forecast to Surge at 24.19% CAGR, Europe Commands Largest 40% Market Share | DataM Intelligence

“In Europe, ESG ETFs improve risk-adjusted performance in utility-maximizing strategies. In the United States, ESG ETFs also enhance returns adjusted…Continue readingDoes ESG Investing Pay off? Comparing the Performance of ESG and Traditional ETFs Across European and US Markets

“The reporting this week that the Trump administration is moving to craft an executive order potentially limiting the power of proxy…Continue readingThe Trump administration gets it right on limiting the power of proxy advisory firms such as ISS and Glass Lewis