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 24, 2019
Pensions, Nonprofits Lean Into Social InvestingAlso, Legal & General releases an ESG report card.
June 24, 2019
MSCI Launches Climate Change Indexes: Portfolio ProductsAlso, LPL Financial expands its Model Wealth Portfolios Platform.
June 21, 2019
Global Impact Investments Show Healthy Growth: StudyNinety-one percent of investors in an annual study said their investments had met their expectations for performance.
June 18, 2019
US Renewable Energy Scored $57 Billion in Private Investment in 2018: ReportPrivate-sector investors are targeting renewable energy technologies, despite government and other hurdles, a trade group says. Also, Morgan Stanley launches new $10K minimum ESG portfolios.
June 17, 2019
Opportunity Zone Reporting: Recommendations From an Investors GroupA coalition of nearly 70 organizations responds to Treasury's request for information.
June 17, 2019
ESG Considerations Taking Root Faster Than ExpectedA global survey of fund managers shows almost 80% consider ESG factors to be material in their daily investment activities.
June 14, 2019
More Big Investors Embracing Smart Beta, ESG: StudyFTSE Russell found global asset managers are increasingly using smart beta strategies and including ESG as a factor.
June 13, 2019
BlackRock Looks to 5 'Megatrends' to Expand Its ETF BusinessThe firm is casting off traditional sector and geographic focuses in favor of themes like climate change and tech breakthroughs.
June 12, 2019
Paul Tudor Jones Says Buy Stocks on Prospect of Market HighsThe trade is part of a standard playbook he calls "first rate cut 101," which includes being long rates, gold and "at some point short the dollar," Jones said..
June 10, 2019
Nuveen Expands Its Suite of ESG ETFs: Portfolio ProductsOther new offerings include portfolios focused on racial justice and an annuity exchange for advisors.