Amid rising political pressure, businesses have become less vocal about their ESG commitments. This practice has been dubbed “greenhushing,” most recently highlighted by the departure of a few large asset managers from an international climate coalition. This month, we discuss the need for investors to be skeptical of short-sighted actions and distracting headlines, and instead remain diligent in their analysis of capital expenditures and strategic initiatives that better reflect corporate motives. In addition, we explore the recent surge in corporate debt issuance and cybersecurity concerns.

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