Governance

alva Reveals US Banking Leaders in New ESG Intelligence Index

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Articles, Policy

alva's U.S. Banking ESG Report assigns ESG scores to banks based on publicly available content including print, online, broadcast and social media, as well as regulator, investor, government, NGO data.

Key Points: 
  • alva's U.S. Banking ESG Report assigns ESG scores to banks based on publicly available content including print, online, broadcast and social media, as well as regulator, investor, government, NGO data.
  • It reveals that the ESG performance of different banks varied hugely in Q4 2020, with Fifth Third Bank leading the index with a score of +58.
  • The launch of alva's US Banking ESG Report follows the launch of alva's ESG Intelligence solution last October, providing unparalleled insights for companies grappling with the new post-COVID dynamics of Stakeholder Capitalism.
  • "Our intelligence reveals that business ethics breaches continue to have a long-lasting negative material impact which overshadows the banking sector's ESG profile.

Morrow Sodali and Nestor Advisors to Combine Forces for Corporate Governance Services

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Professional services, Communications, Other Professional Services, Finance, Consulting, Other Communications, Articles, Corporate finance, Public relations, Corporate governance, Corporate law, Management, Records management, Stakeholder engagement, Stakeholder, Governance

Morrow Sodali, a leading provider of strategic advice and shareholder services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nestor Advisors, the London-based advisory firm specializing in corporate governance and organizational design.

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  • Morrow Sodali, a leading provider of strategic advice and shareholder services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nestor Advisors, the London-based advisory firm specializing in corporate governance and organizational design.
  • The combination of Morrow Sodali and Nestor Advisors provides the firms global client base with a comprehensive suite of advisory services relating to corporate governance, ESG, sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
  • The companies will continue to trade under their respective names with Nestor Advisors now branding itself as a Morrow Sodali company.
  • Alvise Recchi, CEO of Morrow Sodali, said: We are delighted by the opportunity to expand our business in combination with Nestor Advisors.

Citi Launches ESG World Indices in Response to Ongoing Demand for ESG Benchmarks

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Security, Technology, Finance, Banking, Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Governance, Finance, Articles, Money, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, RepRisk, Sustainalytics

The Citi ESG World Indices are Citis first proprietary indices to offer a benchmark for best-in-class ESG performers from across global markets.

Key Points: 
  • The Citi ESG World Indices are Citis first proprietary indices to offer a benchmark for best-in-class ESG performers from across global markets.
  • The indices use ESG ratings provided by Arabesque, a leading ESG data and analytics company.
  • Unlike other ESG index approaches - which typically embed negative screening methodologies to reduce exposure to ESG risks such as those arising from controversial activities - the Citi ESG World Indices adopts negative screening and also incorporate a differentiated, best-in-class approach, identifying the best performers in terms of ESG metrics.
  • The Citi ESG World Index family represents exposure to a theme which is at the forefront of many investors minds.

DGAP-News: ENCAVIS AG also improves its MSCI ESG rating

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Governance, Articles, Finance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Economy, ESG, MSCI, Green lending, Sustainalytics

Hamburg, February 3, 2021 - The SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG has been upgraded from A to AA by the renowned rating agency MSCI for its achievements in the field of sustainability.

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  • Hamburg, February 3, 2021 - The SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG has been upgraded from A to AA by the renowned rating agency MSCI for its achievements in the field of sustainability.
  • Just a few weeks ago, another renowned rating agency, ISS ESG, had upgraded the company's ESG rating from B- to B within the Prime status.
  • Encavis AG's environmental, social and governance performance has been awarded by two of the world's leading ESG rating agencies.
  • MSCI ESG Ratings awarded the corporate ESG performance with "AA" and ISS ESG with their "Prime" label.

Leverage Network Accelerates Efforts to Diversify Healthcare Boards, C-suites

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Professional services, Education, Philanthropy, Human resources, Foundation, Training, Biology, Branches of biology, Articles, Accountability, Governance, Political philosophy, Biodiversity

Kellogg Foundation to increase the number of Black executives on healthcare governing boards and in senior executive positions.

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  • Kellogg Foundation to increase the number of Black executives on healthcare governing boards and in senior executive positions.
  • TLN also will have more resources to build relationships with more organizations seeking greater diversity at the top.
  • Previous research has shown a correlation between healthcare provider diversity and better care for disadvantaged communities.
  • The Leverage Network, Inc., has become a respected national resource for the promotion and advancement of Blacks in governance and leadership roles in the healthcare and life sciences fields.

Call for Student Research Papers on Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG Investing in Fixed Income

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Governance, Articles

This co-branded competition invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit their ongoing original research on the topic of sustainable finance in fixed income or related markets[1].

Key Points: 
  • This co-branded competition invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit their ongoing original research on the topic of sustainable finance in fixed income or related markets[1].
  • Although the primary focus of this competition is to encourage student research on ESG in the fixed income market, research papers on the application of ESG principles in related markets but still relevant for fixed income will also be accepted.
  • This grant does not in any way preclude subsequent publication of the research in the journals of the recipients' choice.
  • It is a not-for-profit professional society dedicated to the education of its membership and the fixed income community at large.

QMA launches flexible ESG and active tax management SMA platform for RIAs

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Finance, Investment management, PGIM, Ethical banking, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, Separately managed account, Quant, Articles, QMA, PGIM

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210202005181/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210202005181/en/
    PGIM Quant Select offers five advantages that have not previously been delivered in combination for separately managed account (SMA) clients: active multifactor investing, tax management, custom ESG solutions, innovative technology, and flexible account minimums starting at $50,000.
  • The future of the investment industry lies at the intersection of active management and customized solutions, QMAs chief executive officer Andrew Dyson said.
  • ESG investing is growing in popularity in the United States, but everyones definition of ESG is different, as are their sustainability goals.
  • Dyson continued, With active quant at its core and flexible account minimums, PGIM Quant Select is democratizing ESG investing.

FileTrail Expands North America Account Management Team to Support Growth in Law Firm Information Governance

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Information technology management, Content management systems, Public records, Information, Articles, Data management, Information governance, Governance, Records management

Belmonte joins FileTrails growing account management team in North America, which now includes Kurt Anderson, who joined last fall, as well as Keith Schneider, who joined in March 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Belmonte joins FileTrails growing account management team in North America, which now includes Kurt Anderson, who joined last fall, as well as Keith Schneider, who joined in March 2020.
  • In his new role, Belmonte is responsible for supporting FileTrail customers in New York City and the Northeastern United States.
  • He adds, Im excited to join FileTrail, a company regarded as the gold standard in records management and information governance.
  • For more information about FileTrail records management and information governance software, visit www.filetrail.com .

Taiwanese firms join global players in participating in the ESG revolution

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Finance, Money, Governance, Economy, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, MSCI, ESG Quant, Sustainalytics

TAIPEI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is a form of responsible investing that has become a new and revolutionary trend in recent years.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is a form of responsible investing that has become a new and revolutionary trend in recent years.
  • As more attention is drawn to ESG investing, investments with a strong ESG profile are becoming standard components of both funds and ETFs, while "sustainability" is being seen the most important factor of consideration in the capital markets of the future.
  • To give businesses and investors a better understanding of this new trend, Taiwan's financial weekly magazine Business Today held its inaugural ESG Sustainability International Summit (Taiwan) on January 26.
  • For the first time, attendees were able to directly exchange opinions with international rating agency MSCI and leading corporate governance solutions provider ISS Corporate Solutions.

Taiwanese firms join global players in participating in the ESG revolution

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Environmentalism, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Finance, Money, Governance, Economy, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, MSCI, ESG Quant, Sustainalytics

TAIPEI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is a form of responsible investing that has become a new and revolutionary trend in recent years.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is a form of responsible investing that has become a new and revolutionary trend in recent years.
  • As more attention is drawn to ESG investing, investments with a strong ESG profile are becoming standard components of both funds and ETFs, while "sustainability" is being seen the most important factor of consideration in the capital markets of the future.
  • To give businesses and investors a better understanding of this new trend, Taiwan's financial weekly magazine Business Today held its inaugural ESG Sustainability International Summit (Taiwan) on January 26.
  • For the first time, attendees were able to directly exchange opinions with international rating agency MSCI and leading corporate governance solutions provider ISS Corporate Solutions.