As we continue to see growing inflows for ESG investors, it might have been a surprise to many that during the COVID-19 pandemic ESG ratings did not appear to provide the risk mitigation benefits investors had hoped for. We explore the possible reasons behind this and how, despite the ESG ratings, active analysis of intangible assets can provide additional benefits to investors. (Recorded August 12, 2021)

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