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.
February 26, 2021
Midland National Puts ESG in Indexed AnnuityThe company says the contract is the first non-variable indexed annuity with an ESG option.
February 25, 2021
SEC Steps Up Review of Climate-Related DisclosuresAs a first step, SEC acting Chair Allison Herren Lee is directing staff to review companies' compliance with existing guidance.
February 25, 2021
Atria Wealth Solutions Teams With Riskalyze to Help BDs: Tech RoundupAlso, Fidelity's eMoney Advisor expands financial wellness initiatives.
February 23, 2021
New Index Rates Companies on Racial Justice CriteriaThe Black Dollar Index scores companies based on ratings that inform Black consumers about company practices.
February 22, 2021
Aite Warns Wealth Managers: Embrace ESG or Lose Market ShareThe research group lays out the whys and hows of sustainable investing for advisors.
February 22, 2021
Vanguard Launches Total International Bond II Index Fund: Portfolio ProductsIn addition, BNY Mellon has introduced SMA ETF model portfolios on the Envestnet platform.
February 18, 2021
Putnam Investments Prepares to Enter ETF MarketThe firm plans to launch four actively managed equity ETFs this spring after registering with the SEC.
February 08, 2021
State Street Launches its First Actively Managed Muni Bond ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Citi introduces ESG World Indices, while QMA rolls out flexible ESG and active tax management SMA platform for RIAs.
February 04, 2021
LifeYield, Allianz Life Team Up on Retirement Solution for Advisors: Tech RoundupAlso, Broadridge introduces ESG Advisory Services.
February 02, 2021
O'Shaughnessy Custom Indexing Platform Tops $1BFirm's CEO sees further growth ahead, as "investors will no longer want to settle for investing fully in someone else's formula. Investors will want their own."