News & Commentaries
SEC Initiates Review of ESG Fund Names Rule
“The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is reviewing the 2023 Names Rule amendments to reduce reporting…
Asia Pacific’s green champions step into the spotlight
“The new Asia Pacific 50 Most Sustainable Corporations ranking is a who’s-who of climate-aligned heavyweights in the region.” [COMMENTARY] Another…
Trump’s SEC gave companies more power over investors. Lawsuits pushed them back
“SEC’s new rule creates regulatory uncertainty, leading to investor lawsuits… Companies cautious with new power, blocking few shareholder resolutions… Lawsuits…
Research Reveals a Fundamental Shift in How Investors View ESG
“ESG investing has not disappeared, but it has changed. Longitudinal survey data from U.S. retail investors and large institutional asset…
Perspectives In ESG And Sustainable Investment – ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook
“In sum, many institutional investors are still feeling their way as they develop their strategy for dealing with whether and…
When does ESG pay off ? Evidence from U.S. firms with heterogeneous dividend policies and CSR governance
“Overall ESG performance—particularly its environmental and social dimensions—is positively associated with firm profitability, measured by return on assets (ROA).” [COMMENTARY]…
