Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the extent of the contribution of the current Islamic financial system to society in terms of social responsibility (SR) required by the concept of social maslahah. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a critical analytic approach...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether socially responsible investment (SRI) is less sensitive to market downturns than conventional investments; the legal implications for fund managers and trustees; and possible legislative reforms to allow conventional funds more...

Purpose – This study seeks to investigate the extent and structure of equity price interdependence among the socially responsible investment (SRI) markets of Australia, Canada, Japan, UK and USA over the period 1994‐2010. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the degree of price...

Purpose – This study seeks to measure the level of responsible investment (RI) disclosure of the world's largest pension funds. Design/methodology/approach – The public disclosure of environmental, social and governance factors by the world's largest pension funds reflect their genuine...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the extent of the contribution of the current Islamic financial system to society in terms of social responsibility (SR) required by the concept of social maslahah. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts a critical analytic approach...

Purpose – This study seeks to investigate the extent and structure of equity price interdependence among the socially responsible investment (SRI) markets of Australia, Canada, Japan, UK and USA over the period 1994-2010. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the degree of price...

Purpose – This study seeks to measure the level of responsible investment (RI) disclosure of the world's largest pension funds. Design/methodology/approach – The public disclosure of environmental, social and governance factors by the world's largest pension funds reflect their genuine...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether socially responsible investment (SRI) is less sensitive to market downturns than conventional investments; the legal implications for fund managers and trustees; and possible legislative reforms to allow conventional funds more...