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The weight-bearing capacity of Larry Fink’s fine line
BlackRock's CEO needs to recast the conversation into the framework of governance, because E and S won’t amount to much if they aren’t backed by better governance.
Carlyle pledges net zero by 2050
The PE firm emphasized working with companies to change their practices rather than divesting from those with unfavorable climate change characteristics.
Behind that bombshell shareholder vote at Costco
Several institutional investors favored a resolution to reduce the company's greenhouse gas emissions, which passed with 70% approval
Kuh named Morningstar Indexes’ first head of ESG strategy
The former head of ESG indexes at MSCI will help drive sustainable investment initiatives.
Political activity can obscure companies’ true ESG stances, reports find
When a company’s political activity — or even policies for lobbying — raise red flags, investors should consider becoming more involved, PRI and OECD write.
ESG principles must include balanced and globally aligned approaches
This will ensure that energy and aerospace/defense sectors continue to attract the necessary investment and financing needed to guard global economic growth and national security.
BlackRock navigates a divided America
In oil-rich Texas, BlackRock is being castigated by the GOP establishment for even talking about reducing greenhouse gases. In West Virginia, where King Coal reigns, it’s been cut out of a state treasury fund.
Adviser’s faith-based ESG niche attracts true believers
Robert Netzly has maintained his focus on biblically-based financial planning, while keeping his expectations low. The market is finding him.
If regulators want meaningful feedback, bring back 60-day comment periods
Stakeholders must have enough time to analyze and provide a reasoned response in order to provide helpful input on proposed regulations.
Franklin Templeton hires ESG exec from Calpers
Anne Simpson developed and executed the sustainability investment strategy for the giant California pension plan.
BlackRock CEO Fink defends stakeholder capitalism
In his annual letter, Larry Fink warns that companies will be left behind if they don’t embrace sustainable business practices.
ESG fund asset managers need to provide clarity for investors
Given the disconnect between what ESG investors expect and what some ESG funds are actually investing in, it's time for some serious reputation risk management.
ESG study shared with SEC reveals fund labels are often useless
The researchers used data-analytic tools to establish that language in many funds’ prospectuses lacked clarity .
ESG investing is about to get a lot easier
Both the Labor Department and the SEC are working on proposals whose thrust is to encourage the use of ESG factors, an abrupt reversal of Trump administration policy.
Expect a flurry of new ESG rules
The DOL and the SEC are poised to advance several rulemakings this spring related to ESG investing.
What are carbon offsets? ‘Crazy’ market needs regulation
The regulation of projects to cut carbon and win those credits is still its infancy.
Invesco gives 34-year-old underperforming fund an ESG makeover
The firm’s UK Companies Fund will become the Invesco Sustainable UK Companies Fund at the end of the month.
Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA
Inspire Advisors recruits a $250 million duo from Financial Engines with promise that it will never require vaccines.
How BlackRock made ESG the hottest ticket on Wall Street
The asset manager drove a significant part of the shift into environmental, social and governance investments by including its primary ESG fund into the model portfolios it offers to investment advisers.
Why green stocks are slumping during ESG boom
The outlook for green stocks is challenging because of worries about rising interest rates tied to inflation, unpredictable politics and regulatory maneuvers like California’s decision to sharply lower subsidies and add new fees for home solar users.
