Firms invest heavily in corporate social initiatives (CSIs), yet evidence of behaviour change remains limited. This study examines whether corporate social marketing (CSM)

elicits stronger behavioural intentions to change than other CSI formats, such as philanthropy and cause-related marketing (CRM), and identifies the psychological [...]

This research focuses on the connection between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and financial performance in the fashion industry, grounded on stakeholder

theory and signaling theory as its theoretical foundations. By examining 1144 firm-year observations from 194 publicly listed companies in 24 countries (2013–2023), [...]

Ghanaian public firms are increasingly required to adopt sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, aligning with increasing investor demands and the

nation's commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study investigates the impact of ESG performance on the firm value of Ghanaian listed [...]

Unlike Industry 4.0, which primarily emphasized automation and efficiency, Industry 5.0 marks a transition toward human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience. One of the

key challenges for Industry 5.0 innovation ecosystems lies in integrating technological progress with social equity, environmental responsibility, and active human [...]

AbstractIn the United States, family trust controversies can be resolved through both judicial and nonjudicial methods. The Uniform Trust Code, enacted in 2000, changed common

law to allow nonjudicial settlement agreements, with six primary methods for modifying irrevocable trusts: using existing trust powers, decanting, nonjudicial settlement [...]

Abstract This article discusses the recent decision of the Privy Council in Al-Thani & anr v Al Thani & ors [2024] UKPC 35, which considers whether shares are classified as

moveable or immovable property under the law of the British Virgin Islands and the implications of this on their transmissibility following the death of a shareholder. [...]

AbstractThis article examines Quistclose trusts in India through two questions: do they exist, and are they normatively compatible with Indian law? It finds that Indian courts

have recognized Quistclose-like trusts where there is intent to create a trust (indicated by segregation and absence of interest). [...]

AbstractSection 60 Explanation 1 of the Trusts Act 1882 in Bangladesh disqualifies married women from acting as trustees unless permitted by the beneficiary’s personal law,

a provision rooted in colonial-era patriarchal norms. This article assesses the historical rationale, legal implications, and alignment of this restriction with Bangladesh’s [...]