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Envestnet’s Ron Ransom on the biggest challenges facing ESG
The provider of outsourced investment management and financial technology appointed Ransom as group head of ESG, a new role at Envestnet.
Sharp exchanges at hearing illuminate debate on SEC’s oversight of ESG
GOP lawmaker grills SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal on how the agency can crack down on ESG when there's no regulatory definition of ESG.
BlackRock tilts the tables on ESG toward value stocks
A note circulated by the Wall Street giant has triggered a rethink across the industry.
SEC proposal would help shareholder resolutions
Proposal filers and proxy advisers want the regulator to do more.
Support in some proxy votes falls amid record season
It's not just BlackRock that is less supportive of shareholder proposals, Morningstar finds.
God Bless America ETF may be coming soon with ticker YALL
The exchange-traded fund seeks to invest in companies that create American jobs and will screen out firms that stress political activism.
Diversifying investment firms’ supply chains poses challenges
Large investment firms make big diversity promises but overall fail to convert those promises to structured spending with women- and minority-owned firms.
Sustainalytics buys real estate climate risk firm
Aquantix's climate-risk models use artificial intelligence to assess physical risks for about 500 million residential and commercial assets.
BlackRock sees 30% jump in flows to suite of climate ETFs
The nine ETFs, which have tracked EU-regulated climate transition benchmarks since October, attracted a net $2.7 billion this year as of mid-June.
ESG advocates warn of fallout from SCOTUS EPA ruling
The decision means corporate engagement on emissions is likely more important than ever.
HSBC hires RadiantESG to give fund ESG treatment
The mandate to redo the bank's small- and mid-cap growth mutual fund represents RadiantESG's second portfolio.
Scrutiny of ESG investments heralds better days ahead, managers say
Tough examination of loosely regulated funds with higher environmental, social and governance standards could help the industry, sustainable fund managers say.
Nuveen ‘net zero’ ETF includes oil and gas holdings
The Nuveen Global Net Zero Transition ETF seeks to decarbonize by engaging with high emitters.
JPMorgan will cover employees’ abortion-travel costs starting next month
Benefit will go into effect July 1 at JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.
SEC’s climate disclosure proposal hits nerves
Sustainable investors say it should go further while opponents claim the SEC lacks authority to pass a rule.
Investors willing to sacrifice returns for ESG goals
Betterment survey also finds sustainable options would lead 401(k) participants to contribute more.
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations
The latest developments follow notices the agency released last year around ESG enforcement.
One size does not fit all: Finding the right ESG investments for wealthy clients
The key is to ask the right questions to develop a custom strategy aligned with the client’s goals rather than making assumptions.
Investing for racial equity in a returns-driven world
Panelists at an US SIF event discussed how the industry can do more for BIPOC clients, workers and communities.
Goldman faces SEC probe of ESG funds
The agency is reportedly looking into whether some of the investments for mutual funds offered by Goldman's asset management unit are in breach of ESG metrics promised in the marketing materials.
