Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Physical Sciences and Mathematics Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Physical Sciences and Mathematics
On Predicting Esg Ratings Using Dynamic Company Networks, Gary Ang, Zhiling Guo, Ee-Peng Lim
On Predicting Esg Ratings Using Dynamic Company Networks, Gary Ang, Zhiling Guo, Ee-Peng Lim
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations play an increasingly important role due to the growing focus on sustainability globally. Entities, such as banks and investors, utilize ESG ratings of companies issued by specialized rating agencies to evaluate ESG risks of companies. The process of assigning ESG ratings by human analysts is however laborious and time intensive. Developing methods to predict ESG ratings could alleviate such challenges, allow ESG ratings to be generated in a more timely manner, cover more companies, and be more accessible. Most works study the effects of ESG ratings on target variables such as stock prices or …
Fintech Data Infrastructure For Esg Disclosure Compliance, Randall E. Duran, Peter Tierney
Fintech Data Infrastructure For Esg Disclosure Compliance, Randall E. Duran, Peter Tierney
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Regulations related to the disclosure of environmental, governance, and social (ESG) factors are evolving rapidly and are a major concern for financial compliance worldwide. Information technology has the potential to reduce the effort and cost of ESG disclosure compliance. However, comprehensive and accurate ESG data are necessary for disclosures. Currently, the availability and quality of underlying data for ESG disclosures vary widely and are often deficient. The process involved with obtaining ESG data is also often inefficient and prone to error. This paper compares the models used and the evolution of Fintech data infrastructure developed to support financial services with …