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.
March 23, 2018
Scalia: DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Be ObliteratedAn interview with Eugene Scalia, the former Labor Department solicitor who took on the fiduciary rule.
March 22, 2018
Citigroup Restricts Gun Sales by Its Business CustomersCitigroup is the first major bank to impose restrictions on firearms, but some retailers have already done so.
March 07, 2018
Wells Fargo Pushed by Nuns to Report on Its Ethical LapsesSisters of St. Francis spearhead campaign on bank's culture; Rhode Island treasurer calls lender's action 'a first step.'
March 05, 2018
3 Vanguard Funds to Transition Benchmarks: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Davis Advisors launched an international ETF.
March 05, 2018
BlackRock Puts Pressure on Gun IndustryThe industry is coming under pressure not only from the survivors of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting and their supporters but from asset managers, pension funds and politicians
March 02, 2018
ESG, Sustainable and Impact Investing: An Advisor's GuideHere are some resources for advisors who are just beginning to educate themselves about these investments, which are increasingly in demand.
February 26, 2018
Use These 10 ESG Factors to Avoid Riskiest Investments in 2018Sustainalytics "10 for 2018" report focuses on "10 ESG risks that could have a significant impact on shareholder value" in 2018 and the industries that are most affected.
February 26, 2018
Use These 10 ESG Factors to Avoid Riskiest Investments in 2018Don't just think of ESG factors as representing an opportunity to own assets because of corporate policies and practices concerning the environment or…
February 22, 2018
How Institutional Investors Are Preparing for Return of VolatilityA Natixis poll shows a focus on alternatives, ESG and risk management.
February 14, 2018
US Companies Lag on Corporate Governance: Allianz Global InvestorsThe firm just launched a proxy voting tool disclosing its votes on shareholder and management proposals, including "no" votes on 45% of U.S. comp proposals.