When Scandals Are Market Signals
Podcast
21-11-2025
Drashti Shah
Oil spills, labor violations, data breaches. When controversy strikes, should investors pull out or hold their nerve? We unpack fresh analysis on what happens when portfolios steer clear of scandal-prone firms and the surprising impact on returns.
Does avoiding controversy come at a cost? New MSCI research explores when company incidents move the needle on returns — and when investors can stay the course. A podcast with Drashti Shah, Senior Associate, MSCI Research & Development.
Drashti Shah is a data scientist who researches sustainability and climate solutions for asset owners and investment managers.
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