ESG
The latest news on investment strategies that focus on environmental, social and governance factors (or ESG investing), socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing.
October 13, 2021
DOL Opens Door for More ESG Investments in 401(k)sThe agency proposed a new rule that would undo the restrictions imposed under the Trump administration.
October 07, 2021
Fidelity Launches 4 Passive Thematic ETFsThe ETFs invest in clean energy, cloud computing, digital health and electric vehicles.
October 04, 2021
Climate Change Could Whack Insurers' Assets, Regulator Group SaysThe International Association of Insurance Supervisors classifies 23% of North American insurer assets as "climate relevant."
October 01, 2021
Americans Say Investments Play Role in Addressing World Problems: SchrodersU.S. investors, especially millennials, are concerned about how the companies they invest in behave, the annual global investor survey found.
September 29, 2021
'Wild West' of ESG Ripe for a Crackdown, Veteran Investor SaysTrillium's Matt Patsky can't wait for tougher regulations to stamp out the false claims by fund managers in the $35 trillion industry.
September 27, 2021
4 Asset Managers Launch Income-Generating ETFsAmong them, Harbor Capital, which has launched its first ETFs.
September 22, 2021
Client Demand for Sustainable Investing GrowsDespite client interest, only 34% of RIAs surveyed had implemented sustainable investing strategies for their clients., SEI found.
September 10, 2021
VanEck Launches First Sustainable Muni ETFThe fund, managed by Jim Colby and Stephanie Wang, adds to VanEck's current muni ETF lineup, which has $7 billion in assets.
September 09, 2021
Janus Henderson Enters Crowded ESG Field With Five Active ETFsThe estimated expense ratios for the funds range from 0.35% to 0.60%.
September 08, 2021
Advisors Prefer Active Management to Navigate Choppy Markets: PGIMMost respondents said there were skilled active equity and fixed income managers who consistently outperformed their benchmarks.