EMXF News and Press, iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF From 09/15/21

As ESG scores and ratings get more traction, researchers are also looking at the factors that allow companies to get high scores and good rankings, and improve them over time. For any variable, no matter how intuitive and obvious its connection to value might be, to generate "excess" ...

A general consensus is forming in the business community: An enterprise focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters can yield benefits to a company. While a strategic focus on — and investment in — ESG plays a critical role in an enterprise’s long...

The big story in asset management in recent years is the emergence of sustainability - and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) - focused funds. To have a meaningful influence on corporates and policymakers, asset managers need to collaborate with other industry players or NGOs...

Surging economies bolstered government revenues, fundamentals, and creditworthiness. A decade ago, emerging equity indices reflected industries typically associated with less developed economies - heavily reliant on natural resources. Growing scrutiny of environmental, social, and...

I do believe disclosures are improving dramatically and we’re beginning to see a real transformation in the corporate world as more and more companies commit to net-zero plans. Divesting, whether done independently or mandated by a court, might move an individual company closer...

The global economy expanded at a solid rate again in June, according to the JPMorgan Global PMI™ (compiled by IHS Markit). The latest global expansion was again led by the service sector, which outperformed manufacturing for a third successive month despite the rate of increase...

With respect to emerging markets, the evolution of sustainability is just as important as the growth opportunity. However, several development challenges need to be addressed. Structural opportunities, sustainable earnings and responsible stewardship are the foundations of an effe...

While emerging markets offer exciting opportunities, they also pose challenges that are significant and entangled. This is particularly relevant for investors in EM corporate bonds. Over the last few years, the emerging market corporate bond sector has grown enormously and generated c...

With the economic recovery undeniably ramping up, we ask managers for their thoughts on valuations in the markets. While lockdowns were protracted affairs for so many of us, the economic recovery has been astoundingly rapid in many parts of the world. Regardless of the shift in to...