Welcome to the EIRIS responsible investment blog. Get our perspectives on the latest trends and developments in responsible investment and corporate social responsibility.
By Molly Betournay on 7 March 2012 | 5:42 pm
While most investors would likely agree that a diverse board of directors make better decisions, investors tend to have different opinions about the types of diversity that are most important. Diversity in the context of director qualifications can encompass a broad array of features including gender, ethnicity, education, background and experience.
While inclusion of all types is important to effective leadership, International Women’s Day (8th March) Read more >
By Kazutaka Kuroda on 22 December 2011 | 12:00 pm
Increased levels of accountability and transparency are needed if Japanese companies are to attract long-term shareholders.
The scandal to hit Olympus has heightened investor’s concerns over standards of corporate governance in Japan. Read more >
By Mark Robertson on 8 July 2011 | 4:57 pm
The recent events surrounding the current phone hacking scandal at News Corp’s News of the World (NoW) newspaper are both troubling and dramatic.
The list of those identified as victims or possible victims of phone hacking by Glenn Mulcaire, the News of the World’s private investigator, seems to grow every day. At the same time, allegations also suggest the NoW paid bribes worth £100,000 to up to five police officers. Read more >
