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T. Rowe nabs ESG exec from BlackRock
Poppy Allonby, who will work out of T. Rowe’s London office, will oversee the company's ESG strategy at a high level.
Capital Group says actively run funds are winners in ESG craze
Survey finds that 63% think ESG risks are best handled when fund managers select a portfolio to manage opportunities and risks.
Northwestern Mutual adds ESG option for wealthy clients
The new 'white glove, customized' options for high-net-worth clients are available from the company’s advisers.
Morningstar panel lays out challenges, opportunities of net-zero goals
As companies commit to net-zero or emissions-reduction targets, one concern is whether their investment in reducing emissions will come at the expense of money spent on competing in the marketplace.
High-yield funds get ESG treatment
Several US fund managers are taking an interest in this small but growing area of the market.
Judge strikes down California board gender quota law
A California law requiring that publicly held companies have a minimum number of women on their boards was struck down on May 13.
GMO hires new head of ESG
Deborah Ng will lead and accelerate the firm’s ESG and sustainability-related initiatives.
‘Net zero’ oil firms are selling their dirty assets to private market
Divesting can take away the option of engaging high-carbon companies to do better.
SEC extends comment period on climate risk, private fund, exchange proposals
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has been under pressure from Republican lawmakers and industry trade associations to allow more time for feedback on rulemaking.
Passive ESG: More active than the average index fund?
There is more going on in the ESG world, as seemingly passive funds have an element of active management that other index funds do not.
Sustainable funds resilient amid market volatility
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, sustainable funds in most regions have held up better than conventional market.
Franklin subsidiary rolls out more custom ESG tweaks for SMAs
The service has more data visualization, ESG-specific performance reporting and allows country exclusions.
Climate disclosures should be mandatory, investors say
People trust climate data more often if companies are required to report it, a recent survey found.
Despite inflationary pressures, asset managers continue to lower fees
American Funds and Inspire Investing announce fee cuts Monday, in the wake of Vanguard's announcement Friday.
Advisers who ignore ESG do so at their own r-i-s-k
As interest in ESG investing grows, advisers are reaching an inflection point.
Get schooled in the ABCs of ESG
The resources available to advisers who have an interest in the subject have grown, including certificate programs from the CFA Institute and the National Association of Plan Advisors.
KraneShares adds carbon-offset ETF
The product is the first to include the top carbon-offset futures markets into one fund, the firm says.
Schwab lets DIY clients see MSCI ESG stock ratings
About a quarter of Schwab’s retail clients said their values or personal interests factor into their investment decisions.
ESG ETF flows down in Q1
Sales were the second-highest ever but still far behind those from a year ago, according to ETFGI.
Focus on greenwashing obscures bigger problem of complacency
Too many are complacent when it comes to ESG, driven by the fact that it’s much easier to simply accept a score and move on.
