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.
May 22, 2020
JPMorgan Rolls Out New Active ETFs : Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, State Street is set to close and liquidate the SPDR S&P Technology Hardware and SPDR S&P 500 Buyback ETFs.
May 22, 2020
SEC Moves Closer to Requiring ESG Disclosures for Public Companies"ESG is no longer a fringe concept," says a subcommittee report, and is "an integral part of the larger investment ecosystem."
May 21, 2020
ESG-Focused Funds Are Outperforming During PandemicAn S&P Global report also explains how the pandemic is increasing demand for these funds.
May 19, 2020
Institutional Investors Focus Capital on Global Problems: NatixisHalf of investors said institutions should champion ESG issues, Natixis reported.
May 08, 2020
ESG Fund Flows Hold Steady in Q1: MorningstarPerformance may have been down but inflows were up, the report states.
May 08, 2020
Why Some Robo-Advisors Outperformed in Q1: ReportThe top performer for the quarter was a relative newcomer that has an actively managed portfolio.
May 07, 2020
Schwab to Buy Motif's Technology in All-Cash DealThe announcement follows Motif's decision to shut down its platform recently.
May 07, 2020
How Committed to ESG Are Asset Managers Really?New research suggests that for many, giving voice to ESG is more about attracting assets.
May 04, 2020
Schwab Is Making Changes to U.S. REIT ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Matthews Asia has launched an Emerging Markets Equity Fund, its first strategy to invest in broad emerging markets.
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: A Wake-Up Call for Advisors on Climate-Related InvestingThe pandemic may have been the catalyst sustainable investing needed to go mainstream.