Buy sideUK investors pull near-record £4.5 bn from funds, with equity taking biggest hit Aug 04, 2022Garnet RoachInvestors responding to ‘intensifying economic uncertainty’ pulled £4.5 bn ($5.4 bn) from UK funds, according to the latest data from...Read more
ReportingNorth American boards lag on executive pay ESG links, survey finds Aug 04, 2022Ben MaidenFar fewer boards at companies in North America are linking their executives’ compensation to ESG than are their peers in Europe,...Read more
Corporate accessBest Practice Report: How to hold an ESG investor day Aug 03, 2022Staff WritersPrepare for an ESG investor day to become a popular fixture in your IR calendar, driven by the growing appetite for quality ESG...Read more
Technology & Social MediaThe week in investor relations: BlackRock pulls back on E and S support, reporting losses from Russia’s war in Ukraine and Tesla volatility spurs creation of first hedged single-stock ETF Jul 29, 2022Garnet Roach– According to Reuters (paywall), BlackRock reported a sharp drop in its support for environmental and social-related shareholder...Read more
Corporate accessBenoît Ribaud of TotalEnergies on the excitement of getting back to in-person meetings Jul 27, 2022Tim HumanWhile most investor meetings remain virtual or hybrid, getting back to in-person interaction is ‘very exciting,’ according to Benoît...Read more
ESGSustainability on the chopping block as economic squeeze bites, finds Gartner survey Jul 26, 2022Garnet RoachAs companies grapple with a ‘triple squeeze’ on finances, CEOs and CFOs say investment in M&A and sustainability will be the first...Read more
ReportingBest Practice Report: How to add ESG talking points to your earnings call Jul 21, 2022Staff WritersESG topics have often been considered as long-term-oriented. But a growing number of companies are raising ESG talking points on their...Read more
ESGESG Integration Forum – Summer: Finding the road ahead amid headwinds Jul 19, 2022Ben MaidenSkepticism about ESG has presented itself recently in some high-profile examples of investors and lawmakers pushing back against what...Read more
ReportingThe week in investor relations: Verifying climate data, Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever and no news is bad news on racial pay equity Jul 08, 2022Garnet Roach– According to The Wall Street Journal (paywall), firms that verify companies’ climate data are at...Read more
Small capDivest or engage: Europe’s institutional investors take different routes to same destination Jul 08, 2022Garnet RoachSize and location are among the factors influencing the decarbonization routes of European institutional investors, according to the...Read more