The Access Impact Framework: Aligning global goals and investment analysis
Impact Alpha, May 15: The Access Impact Framework bridges the gap between the Sustainable Development Goals and available granular metrics on specific environmental, social, and governance issues by aligning them with the concept of access to…
U.S. Markets Weaken Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Meet
ETF Trend, May 9: “All this macro uncertainty out there is making investors risk-averse, particularly in an earnings environment that isn’t great. ” -- Michael Geraghty, equity strategist at Cornerstone Capital, commenting on…
Wall St. dips as investors await outcome of U.S.-China trade talks
Reuters, May 9: “All this macro uncertainty out there is making investors risk-averse particularly in an environment that isn’t great. ” -- Michael Geraghty, Equity Strategist at Cornerstone Capital, commenting on the US…
Investing for Social Impact Is Complicated. Here Are 4 Ways to Simplify It.
The New York Times, May 3: Erika Karp, the chief executive of Cornerstone Capital . . . came to impact investing through equity research at top global investment banks.…
Cornerstone Capital Announces Launch of Access Impact Framework
Think Advisor, April 29: Cornerstone Capital Group announced the launch of The Cornerstone Access Impact Framework. The framework represents a new approach to investing in alignment with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda…
US STOCKS-Wall St nudges up after weak Intel results, mixed GDP report
Reuters, April 26: “We’re not going to move significantly higher until we have clarity on the current earnings situation. ” -- Michael Geraghty, Equity Strategist at Cornerstone Capital, commenting on the US equity…
Cornerstone Capital Group Introduces New Framework to Measure Impact of Investments
My Social Good News, April 23: “Measurement is a critical aspect of impact investing and yet, historically, investors have struggled to understand the societal implications of their investments. ” -- Erika Karp, Founder…
ESG Analysis, Using Tech to Learn a Language (Podcast)
Bloomberg Radio, April 22: Erika Karp, CEO at Cornerstone Capital Group, discusses investing in the areas of environmental, social and governance. Listen to the full segment here .
As assets flow to ESG investing, investors on the sidelines face hidden risks
Impact Alpha, April 17: In a raft of recent reports, asset managers from giants like BlackRock and State Street to sustainability specialists Boston Common and Cornerstone Capital Group have shown that considering ESG…
JPMorgan Names Jennifer Piepszak CFO as Marianne Lake to Run Consumer Lending
Bloomberg, April 17: “The key to advancing leadership by women is ‘access,’ ” Erika Karp, who started the advisory firm Cornerstone Capital Group after spending decades at global banks, wrote in an email.…
Practical ways to address rural revitalization
Yahoo Finance, April 9: Cornerstone Capital Group Head of Research and Corporate Governance John Wilson breaks down what can be done to improve and re-develop rural communities in America. Watch full interview…
Investing To Revitalize Rural America
Iris. xyz, April 4: Rising income and wealth inequality is a widely recognized social concern in the United States. This is a multi-faceted issue, with root causes that vary according to demographics,…
Wall Street rallies on upbeat China, U.S. manufacturing data
Reuters, Apr 1: “Investors are looking past the global economic slowdown and in a low interest rate environment, equities start to look more attractive. ” -- Michael Geraghty, our equity strategist, commenting on…
Cornerstone Capital Group Hires Eric Hsueh as Director of Manager Due Diligence
My Social Good News, March 21: Cornerstone Capital Group today announced its appointment of Eric Hsueh as Director, Manager Due Diligence. Read the full article here.
Cornerstone Capital Group Hires Eric Hsueh as Director of Manager Due Diligence
NEW YORK, March 21, 2019 – Cornerstone Capital Group (“Cornerstone”), an SEC-registered investment advisor that helps investors achieve their financial and societal objectives simultaneously without sacrificing investment performance, today announced its appointment of Eric Hsueh as Director,…
U.S. data, hopes over Brexit vote lift shares; dollar eases
Reuters, March 13: “Earnings estimate revisions continue to come downward but that does not seem for the moment to be fazing equity investors. ” -- Michael Geraghty, our equity strategist, commenting on the…
Why boards must overcome roadblocks to becoming climate-competent
Ethical Corporation, Mar 11: Becoming climate competent and creating long-term value go hand in hand, and when boards start thinking long term climate change strategy and accountability will fall into place. Read full…
Wall Street ekes out gains after retail earnings; trade in focus
Reuters, March 5: “We’ve had a nice rebound this year, but investors have to face the reality of the earnings fundamentals, which continue to deteriorate” -- Michael Geraghty…
This Gender Lens Expert Sees Big Potential for DAF Giving Circles
Philanthropy Women, February 28: Katherine Pease, Managing Director and Head of Impact Strategies for Cornerstone Capital, shares her expertise on the growing use of Donor Advised Funds by women’s funds and giving circles. Read…
Report Highlights Opportunities In ‘Sustainable Protein’
Forbes, February 28: Michael Geraghty has two words for impact investors: "sustainable protein". According to Geraghty, executive director, equity strategist at Cornerstone Capital Group thanks to agricultural technology advances, changes in…