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ArrowMark Financial Corp..
BANX.US | Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a specialty finance company focused on providing financing solutions to middle market companies. The company operates primarily in the United States, offering a range of financial products including loans, debt securities, and other investments. ArrowMark Financial Corp....Show More
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Value Scores
Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100
Better Health for All
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ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a specialty finance company that invests in banking-related assets.
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The provided articles focus on the company's financial activities, such as investment objectives, rights offerings, and net asset value. No information was found in the articles regarding the company's products, services, or operations having any direct or indirect impact on health outcomes, health accessibility, health innovation, or any other aspect covered by the 'Better Health for All' value. 2
Therefore, all KPIs related to this value are omitted due to a lack of relevant evidence.Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess ArrowMark Financial Corp. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess ArrowMark Financial Corp. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
0
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a specialty finance company that provides financing solutions. As such, it does not procure or trade physical commodities, nor does it have a supply chain for physical goods that would require fair-trade certifications, sourcing audits, or tracking of material provenance. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair trade and ethical sourcing are not applicable to its business model.
Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess BANX.US against any of the 'Honest & Fair Business' KPIs. While one article noted that ArrowMark Financial Corp. received a letter from Nasdaq regarding a temporary failure to satisfy the audit committee composition requirement due to the death of an independent director,
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this did not provide a quantifiable percentage for board conflict-free members, nor did it constitute a regulatory fine. Other articles explicitly stated no data was available for relevant metrics, 2
or were corporate governance documents outlining policies without reporting on their implementation or effectiveness. 3
Kind to Animals
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Insufficient evidence to determine a value score for ArrowMark Financial Corp. regarding Kind to Animals. No articles or relevant information found. A neutral score of 0 is assigned. Materiality Analysis: Company Summary (75-100 words): ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end investment fund focusing on public equity and fixed income markets globally. Its equity investments span various market capitalizations, primarily in the financials and banking sectors. The fixed income portfolio includes debt, subordinated debt, structured notes, regulatory capital securities, and below-investment-grade assets. The fund is managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC, and is domiciled in the United States. ArrowMark's core business involves investment decisions and portfolio management rather than direct operational activities related to animal products or testing. Peer Comparison (50-75 words): Compared to other investment funds, ArrowMark's direct impact on animal welfare is minimal. Most financial institutions are considered neutral regarding this value unless they specifically invest in companies with significant animal welfare concerns (e.g., factory farming, animal testing). Industry standards generally do not require funds to actively promote animal welfare. Materiality Assessment (1-2 clear sentences): The business model of ArrowMark Financial Corp. is fundamentally neutral regarding the "Kind to Animals" value, with a low level of materiality. Its investment activities have an indirect and attenuated relationship to animal welfare. Detailed Rationale (150-200 words): As an investment fund, ArrowMark's primary activity is allocating capital across various asset classes. While its investments in the financials and banking sectors could indirectly support companies involved in animal agriculture or other industries with animal welfare implications, this connection is distant and lacks direct control. ArrowMark does not directly engage in animal testing, animal agriculture, or the production of animal-derived products. The fund's investment decisions are likely driven by financial performance rather than specific ethical considerations related to animal welfare. Therefore, the impact on this value is largely indirect and dependent on the practices of the companies in which it invests. Without a specific mandate or strategy focused on animal welfare, the fund's actions are unlikely to significantly affect animal welfare outcomes. Value Interaction Notes (if applicable, 25-50 words): ArrowMark's investment decisions may involve balancing potential returns with other ethical considerations. Prioritizing certain financial metrics might indirectly affect companies with varying animal welfare practices. Scoring Boundary Flags (if applicable, 25-50 words): Scores significantly above or below the neutral midpoint would be illogical. A very high score would imply direct and substantial positive contributions to animal welfare, which is not supported by the fund's business model. A very low score would require evidence of deliberate investment in companies with egregious animal welfare violations, which is unlikely without specific evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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No relevant information or specific data points regarding BANX.US's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or peace initiatives were found across the provided articles. The articles primarily focus on the company's corporate governance and investment strategies as a financial institution, without addressing any of the metrics related to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.
Planet-Friendly Business
0
No specific, concrete data points or factual evidence relevant to any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs were found in the provided articles.
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The articles only listed annual reports and proxy statements without containing any quantitative data, regulatory information, certifications, or other details pertinent to environmental performance. 2
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles, which include a job posting, a careers page, and an investor relations summary, do not contain any specific, concrete data points or facts relevant to BANX.US's performance regarding 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Therefore, no KPIs could be assessed against the rubric.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess ArrowMark Financial Corp. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
0
No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding BANX.US's performance on any of the Key Performance Indicators related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. The articles primarily discuss the company's financial metrics, investment activities, and portfolio manager strategies, without providing specific data on waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, or any other relevant sustainability practices for BANX.US itself.
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