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Have Corporate Reforms in Japan Unlocked Shareholder Value?
Mar 14, 2024 Naoya Nishimura, Moeko PorterRegulatory reform has been one of the forces boosting the Japanese equity market’s performance over the last two years — but capital efficiency and margins still disappoint. Improving these metrics may be key to further improvement in the market.
Long-Term Performance of MSCI ESG Ratings in European Equity Markets
Mar 11, 2024 Guido Giese, Drashti ShahBased on a quintile analysis for MSCI ESG Ratings for the MSCI Europe Index, we found that companies in the highest quintile have consistently outperformed those in the lowest quintile since 2013, when these ratings were first introduced.
What the SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules Could Mean for Companies and Investors
Mar 8, 2024 Mathew LeeThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have finally unveiled their plans for climate-related disclosures. The rules may create more transparency for investors and help narrow the disclosure gap between the U.S. and other developed markets.
Not Every Bank Is at Risk from CRE Lending
Mar 7, 2024U.S. commercial-property prices are falling, and many are fearful of the impact on the broader financial system. We identify the segment facing the sharpest price drops and examine the exposures of banks of all scale as well as other key sources of financing.
Going Where the Talent Is
Mar 7, 2024 Christina MilhomemHaving the right mix of skills, experience and perspectives at the top could make the difference between companies getting ahead or falling behind. In our analysis of diversity across boards, c-suites and executive teams, “diverse leadership” has begun to emerge.
ESG and Climate In Focus: 2023 Index Performance Review
Mar 6, 2024 Guillermo Cano, Xinxin WangA bright spot in an often-tumultuous 2023 was the ability of the MSCI ESG and Climate Indexes to meet or exceed their stated objectives, which ranged from maximizing ESG score to reducing carbon emissions.
Unpacking COP28 Commitments to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Mar 4, 2024Scaling up renewable-energy and energy-efficiency solutions are key steps in driving the transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems. Our analysis of low-carbon patents, fuel mix and renewable-energy targets may help identify where the opportunities lie.
MSCI ESG Ratings in Global Equity Markets: A Long-Term Performance Review
Mar 1, 2024Controlling for sectors, regions and company size, we assessed the financial performance of MSCI ESG Ratings in global and developed markets and found that companies with higher ratings outperformed their lower-rated counterparts over the long term.
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