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“During a virtual session Monday, Kristen Sullivan, CPA, CGMA, a partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP and the firm’s Americas…Continue readingAuditors may see increased demand for ESG attestation.

“These activities (ESG, SRI, and impact investing) form a coherent challenge to the limitations of modern portfolio theory. MPT, the…Continue readingThe Theory at the Heart of Modern Portfolios Is Leading Investors Astray.

“We observe that firms engaged in more CSR activities outperform other firms. This suggests that CSR plays a positive role…Continue readingDoes corporate social responsibility affect shareholder value? Evidence from the COVID-19 crisis.

“MSCI, FTSE Russell, S&P Dow Jones and Bloomberg could see their dominance of the indexing industry threatened by sustainability specialists,…Continue readingIndexing Giants ‘Should Prepare for Disruption’ Says New Report.

The European Commission (EC) asked 650 individuals and organisations last year for their views on the concentration of providers in…Continue readingDanger of being corrupted? ESG ratings increase risks of greenwashing. “