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COVID-19 may change corporate sustainability as we know it
The coronavirus pandemic will press industries and investors to make sure CSR is truly connected to delivering value.
Who the world’s biggest companies call when capitalists attack
Companies facing activist campaigns need to find outside help in the form of investor relations firms, proxy solicitors, law firms and financial advisers.
Social justice by proxy: Shareholders push for 'S' disclosure
Support for social issues is on the rise, based on Russell 3000 proxy voting, with investors favoring improved diversity and human-rights disclosures as they integrate more ESG analysis.
After 1Q knockdown, 2H margin punch can get S&P 500 EPS off mat
Rock-bottom estimates increase the likelihood of better-than-expected 1Q EPS, but S&P 500 companies that confirm analyst views that margin expansion will support 2H profit recovery may fare best.
For IROs, visibility of ESG data offers a competitive advantage
IROs in corporations need to be aware of emerging ESG trends and what that information ultimately means to stay ahead of the markets and their investors and analysts.
High returns: Why cannabis firms could be the next big thing
What are the implications of North America’s burgeoning marijuana industry for the wider capital markets?
For diverse and emerging asset managers, communicating outperformance is crucial for success
Despite consistently outperforming industry benchmarks, emerging asset managers can have difficulty attracting investors' attention and need to evolve with the market to compete
Why IROs need to understand ETFs and indexes in 2019
How will exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to impact the capital markets in 2019?
California push will help reshape diversity, increase scrutiny
Companies may face increasing scrutiny and regulatory compliance if U.S. states follow California's footsteps by mandating female representation on company boards.
Egg freezing and gender reassignment: New data points for investors to watch
In addition to questions about diversity in board and executive positions and gender pay metrics, Bloomberg’s GEI survey also explores whether companies cover egg-freezing services or gender-reassignment procedures, and whether the company has lobbied on behalf of a long list of women and family rights laws over the last 10 years.