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.
June 08, 2021
Investors Expect Financial Firms to Embrace SustainabilitySustainable investing has solidified its position, a new study from Allianz Life has found.
June 04, 2021
Cathie Wood vs. Elon Musk and the Great Bitcoin Energy DebateHere's what advisors should know if their clients are interested in cryptocurrencies, sustainable investments or both.
June 02, 2021
Wealthy Investors Seek Purpose-Driven Investments After PandemicA new survey by UBS finds 9 in 10 investors want to align their investments with their values.
June 02, 2021
Firm That Took On ExxonMobil Files for 2 ETFsThe ETFs will use proxy voting guidelines to encourage better corporate behavior.
June 02, 2021
Biden's Big Plans Bypass Green-Linked Debt That Investors CraveNone of the $21 trillion Treasuries market includes bonds linked to the funding of environmentally-friendly projects.
May 27, 2021
BlackRock and Vanguard Played Key Roles in Exxon's Shareholder Proxy VoteBoth fund companies voted for a portion of a dissident slate of nominees to Exxon's board. Two of them won.
May 26, 2021
Putnam Launches Its First ETFsThe four actively managed semi-transparent equity ETFs are similar to four actively managed Putnam mutual funds.
May 24, 2021
Morgan Stanley Adds Racial Equity Investing Tool Kit: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BlackRock, ProShares, WisdomTree, Matthew Tuttle and SonicShares launched new ETFs.
May 21, 2021
Biden Orders DOL to End or Revise Rules Limiting ESG InvestmentsThis is one of several directives in a wide-ranging executive order addressing the government's response to climate change.
May 20, 2021
Bill Would Allow ESG Criteria, Investments in Retirement PlansSen. Tina Smith's bill would "formally repeal" the Trump-era rule on ESG investing.