IR Leader
November 10, 2020

Top Stories

Investing for Racial Inclusion

In recent months, racial discrimination has become highly visible as citizen journalists share videos of violence and brutality against Black and Indigenous communities, often at the hands of police officers. But racial injustice extends far beyond violence and law enforcement. Nonviolent forms of racial discrimination and inequity are present in many aspects of society, including the companies in which we invest.

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Far Away Yet Close to Home

There is a significant global trend toward the adoption of ESG-related regulations. Can ESG regulations in other markets impact Canadian companies and institutional investors, and how should Canadian companies respond?

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Canadian Securities Regulators Provide Guidance to Issuers on Reporting Impact of COVID-19

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published its biennial report on its continuous disclosure review program. Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the report also includes guidance for issuers on reporting the impact of COVID-19.

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Inequality in Capital Markets Persist: Report

A new report says a culture of inequality continues to persist in Canada's capital markets and the brunt of it is felt by women and people who are racialized, Indigenous or identify as LGBTQ.

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The Road to Developing an ESG Global Standard

Increased pressure from investors and stakeholders for regulators to streamline ESG disclosure standards is starting to bear fruit.

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Edging Ever Closer to a Holistic, Robust Corporate Reporting System

There has been real movement over the last six months to drive a new, cohesive, holistic reporting system that responds to market needs.

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How to Incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals Into Your Business

Five years after the launch of the U.N.'s SDGs, progress is slowing - so it’s more important than ever that businesses work to align themselves with at least one of the 17 goals.

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