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 11, 2018
The Dearth of Women on Corporate Boards: A Sector BreakdownFactSet recently broke down the numbers and percentages of female CEOs and board members by market sector.
October 11, 2018
8 Best US Companies to Work for in Investment Services: ForbesForbes sliced and diced data on 2,000 public companies.
October 10, 2018
College for Financial Planning Starts SRI TrainingAbout 20% of U.S. AUM is now tied to sustainable, responsible and impact investing.
October 08, 2018
Which Countries Have the Most Sustainability-Focused Companies?Morngstar's sustainability atlas rates the stock indexes of 46 countries for sustainability, ESG and carbon risks.
October 08, 2018
Many Advisors Avoid ESG Strategies Despite Investor InterestAsset managers, however, continue to increase ESG and sustainable investment offerings.
October 04, 2018
3 Roadblocks to Better ESG Adoption: State StreetBrie Williams told ThinkAdvisor that ESG investing should be thought of as "an investment, not a donation."
October 02, 2018
Most Institutional Investors Use ESG in Investment Approach: SurveyAn RBC survey found institutional investors felt it was a fiduciary duty to use ESG, and many believe ESG outperforms.
October 02, 2018
Shareholder Support for ESG Proposals Rose This Proxy SeasonA report finds divergence between institutional and retail investors on some topics.
October 01, 2018
Impact Shares Partners With UN to Launch New ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, PGIM Investments launched a second high-yield bond ETF.
October 01, 2018
California Bans All-Male Boards at Its Public CompaniesAt any public company based in California, one or more female directors will be mandated by the end of 2019, according to a new law.