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Research and Policy Center Top 10 Articles of 2023

What are the most popular top 10 articles of 2023 published by the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center?

The Auto Sector’s Green Transition: Three Roads to Lower Returns?

Are investors fully factoring in enough investment risk from the green transition?

Do Better ESG Ratings Boost Bond Holders?

Does the bond market view companies with better ESG ratings as better credit risks?

Climate Change, Risk Management, and the Freedom to Invest Responsibly

The freedom to invest responsibly and the principle of risk management must be defended, and that requires us to go back to basics.

ESG Affirmations and Surprises: Asset Managers Look to the Future

ESG considerations are transforming how asset managers approach their jobs and serve their clients, according to the latest Index Industry Association (IIA) survey.

A Global Proxy Voting Database: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

The proxy voting system has taken on added importance amid growing interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and how investors vote on related shareholder proposals. So, how can we improve it?

Mindy Lubber: A Sustainability Story

Climate risk is financial risk, according to Mindy Lubber.

SEC Scrutiny of ESG-Related Disclosures: What to Expect

What should investors know about the SEC filing review process and how it may affect ESG-related disclosures?

Partnering for Impact: Institutional Investors and the Net-Zero Transition

A well-managed, low-carbon transition requires systemic change from all corners of the global economy.

Do ESG Funds Have Higher ESG Scores?

The first step in testing whether ESG funds deliver higher ESG scores is to determine what to compare them against.