Dow Signs MoU to Establish South China Specialties Hub

Fri, 03/05/2021 - 10:30

Dow (NYSE: DOW) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

Momentum Gathering Behind Public Country-by-Country Tax Reporting

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 09:40

Political momentum to require large companies to publicly provide country-by-country reporting (CBCR) on tax is increasing, on both sides of the Atlantic, with a series of significant developments last week

This Nonprofit Helps Parents and Teachers Overcome Language Barriers to Make Distance Learning Doable

Mon, 03/01/2021 - 08:00

The U.S. education system has a persistent achievement gap along racial and ethnic lines — and the coronavirus pandemic is making matters even worse.

SCS Global Services Welcomes Safety and Sustainability Market Veterans to Its Ranks

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:30

SCS Global Services is proud to announce the addition of five new experts to its senior management staff. Industry veterans Carey Allen, Henning Bloech, Jenny Oorbeck, Vik Ahuja and Tom Ehart have joined the fold

The Partnership, Inc. Launches New North Carolina Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 08:00

Fifth Third Bank Hosts First Roundtable Event to Educate Minority Construction, Property Management Businesses

Wed, 02/17/2021 - 13:00

The intent of the session was to provide insight and tips about how to bid work for upcoming Fifth Third projects and introduce diverse suppliers to key decision makers.

ESG and Sustainable Investing

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 09:40

CFA Society Chicago member Monique Thanos, CFA, talks with Emily Lawrence, Director of Sustainable Investing at Northern Trust Asset Management on the evolution of ESG in investing.

Northern Trust Accounts for ESG Factors Now in the Spotlight

Wed, 02/24/2021 - 08:15

Mike Hunstad, head of quantitative strategies for NT Asset Management, has watched socially responsible investing move way beyond negative screens that defined the space 30 years ago and he contends that investors “can have their cake and eat it too”

CBRE Global Investors Closes First Bond Issuance in EMEA, Based on Green Credentials

Fri, 01/29/2021 - 09:00

A fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors has priced its inaugural Green Eurobond debt offering of senior unsecured notes raising €500 million.

Comcast RISE Awards 200 Black-Owned, Small Businesses Across Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware With Marketing and Technology Resources and Makeovers

Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:00

The recipients will receive consulting, media, and creative production services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on the specific needs.