Tag: investment
Norges Bank excludes G4S from portfolio over human rights concerns
An investigation by the bank, which invests Norway’s oil revenues, revealed G4S had “behaved in a manner which is at the limit of, or outside, accepted norms” with regard to its treatment of migrant workers in Qatar and UAE.
ISS launches lawsuit against the SEC over proxy adviser guidelines
The proxy advisory firm has asked that new regulatory demands be set aside, claiming the watchdog “lacks authority” and its actions are “contrary to law”.
Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm
Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.
Sasja Beslik: global finance industry ‘is the key to a sustainable future’
Sustainable finance expert Sasja Beslik says the industry is changing, but that many still see sustainability principles “as a restriction”.
New SEC guidance increases pressure on proxy advisers over disclosures
US financial watchdog warns that investment firms using proxy advisers must “ensure the use of advice is consistent with their fiduciary duties”.
How to accelerate gender diversity
Proxy voting and management engagement are the best hopes to boost the number of women on boards—before regulators step in.
Limits to shareholder voting rights mooted by investors
Can the weight of some of the biggest and most influential investors persuade the likes of Facebook to alter multiple tiers of voting rights?
Is it time to apply governance rules to the AIM stock exchange?
The collapse of two AIM-listed companies recently have highlighted potential regulatory failings in the stock exchange, leading commentators to debate whether the market should tighten up its governance rules.
BlackRock’s sustainable investment ambition
After a decade or more of sustainable investment in Europe, BlackRock, the world’s biggest fund manager, announced that it wants to lead the world.
Why marrying societal impact with financial strategy takes time
While many investors are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance, many firms fail to embed it into their core strategy. The reason may be that mixing societal impact with financial success can be a slow burn.