Responsible Investing

Investors have long suspected that companies with poor corporate governance may be more prone to mismanagement and weak returns. Our research suggests they’re right.

Corporate governance in South Korea has become an investment opportunity. Since 2024, the government has used persuasion and legal pressure to improve governance in several areas, including capital allocation and protection of minority shareholders.

When it comes to measuring our vulnerability to nature's extremes, investors often lean on past data and simply assume that risks will rise. But new groundbreaking research has removed considerable guesswork, particularly among 4 key natural hazards facing the world this century.

The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development. As we see it, private credit’s central role in financing the power build-out and its ability to structure flexible solutions for borrowers

The agenda is being reset for US shareholder meetings in 2026. Regulatory shifts have led to a steep decline in overall shareholder proposals while governance issues are becoming the biggest battleground.

Biodiversity risk is more nuanced and complex than many investors think. For instance, there’s a widespread belief that deforestation poses the biggest nature-related risk for most portfolios.

As policy priorities evolve, Japan’s focus on “responsible fiscal expansion” could reshape bond dynamics. After decades of ultra-low yields and chronic deflation, Japan’s government bond market is stirring.

Municipal authorities in US cities where home prices have soared are increasingly seeking to convert outdated and unwanted offices into apartments.

AI’s rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability.

Companies are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and rein in costs—an urgent priority in today’s environment of elevated inflation and sluggish growth. This speed makes it important for investors to pay close attention.