Social issues move front and centre as ESG funds prove their mettle
One-third of ratings actions in 2019 involved ESG considerations
IOSCO calls for more consistent, comparable ESG disclosure
Peter Mennie assumes the position of global head of ESG research and integration
Regulators' reviews uncovered issues with both ESG disclosure and financial reporting
Clear, consistent terminology and definitions must be established
Covid-19 to deter issuance in short-term, but outlook is promising
Companies can expect increased scrutiny from institutional investors on ESG issues
A survey from Mackenzie finds 68% of ETF investors plan to increase their ETF holdings
Three of the ETFs focus on sustainable investing