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Which of the following is a top ESG issue according to investment professionals?
Which of the following is a top ESG issue according to investment professionals?
What is one of the challenges in considering ESG issues in investing?
What is one of the challenges in considering ESG issues in investing?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents agree that ESG disclosures by listed companies should be subject to some level of independent verification?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents agree that ESG disclosures by listed companies should be subject to some level of independent verification?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents think it is important that ESG disclosures be subject to some level of independent verification?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents think it is important that ESG disclosures be subject to some level of independent verification?
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According to the text, what percentage of respondents said that listed companies should spend on an ESG audit as much as they spend on an accounting audit?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents said that listed companies should spend on an ESG audit as much as they spend on an accounting audit?
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According to the text, what percentage of respondents indicated that they consider ESG issues because it is their fiduciary duty?
According to the text, what percentage of respondents indicated that they consider ESG issues because it is their fiduciary duty?
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According to the text, what percentage of research studies show that solid ESG practices result in better operational performance of firms?
According to the text, what percentage of research studies show that solid ESG practices result in better operational performance of firms?
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What is the main concern raised by divestment campaigners regarding fossil fuel divestment?
What is the main concern raised by divestment campaigners regarding fossil fuel divestment?
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Which region has the highest proportion of survey respondents who consider ESG issues?
Which region has the highest proportion of survey respondents who consider ESG issues?
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What is the main reason behind the perceived regional differences in addressing ESG issues?
What is the main reason behind the perceived regional differences in addressing ESG issues?
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According to the text, what is one reason why valuations from discounted cash flow analysis may differ?
According to the text, what is one reason why valuations from discounted cash flow analysis may differ?
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What is one challenge in using evidence-based cause-and-effect attribution for ESG methods?
What is one challenge in using evidence-based cause-and-effect attribution for ESG methods?
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What is one limitation of ESG analysis mentioned in the text?
What is one limitation of ESG analysis mentioned in the text?
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What is one mode of training on ESG issues mentioned in the text?
What is one mode of training on ESG issues mentioned in the text?
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According to the text, what is one challenge investors face when considering ESG issues in their investment decisions?
According to the text, what is one challenge investors face when considering ESG issues in their investment decisions?
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What is one initiative mentioned in the text that aims to improve ESG disclosure?
What is one initiative mentioned in the text that aims to improve ESG disclosure?
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According to the text, what are the main sources of ESG information for the majority of respondents?
According to the text, what are the main sources of ESG information for the majority of respondents?
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Which of the following best describes green bonds?
Which of the following best describes green bonds?
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What is the main concern regarding green bonds?
What is the main concern regarding green bonds?
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What is a social impact bond?
What is a social impact bond?
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How are ESG issues relevant to passive investing?
How are ESG issues relevant to passive investing?
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According to the text, what is the main reason why investment professionals consider ESG issues?
According to the text, what is the main reason why investment professionals consider ESG issues?
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What is the main method of ESG integration used by investment professionals?
What is the main method of ESG integration used by investment professionals?
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What was the goal of the reassessment of ESG issues in the Candidate Body of Knowledge initiated by CFA Institute?
What was the goal of the reassessment of ESG issues in the Candidate Body of Knowledge initiated by CFA Institute?
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What is the main conclusion regarding the practice of considering ESG issues in investing?
What is the main conclusion regarding the practice of considering ESG issues in investing?
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Which organization believes that every investment analyst should know about the investment risks and opportunities posed by ESG issues?
Which organization believes that every investment analyst should know about the investment risks and opportunities posed by ESG issues?
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How does CFA Institute help investment professionals better understand ESG issues in investing?
How does CFA Institute help investment professionals better understand ESG issues in investing?
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How is the ESG content in the CFA Program curriculum determined?
How is the ESG content in the CFA Program curriculum determined?
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What is the top reason investment professionals consider ESG issues?
What is the top reason investment professionals consider ESG issues?
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