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Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG
The company's new Responsible Investing Institute taps into the growing appeal of ESG investing by giving financial advisers a road map to building portfolios and working with clients. Beyond the courses, the curriculum also include podcasts.
Morningstar expands analysis of ESG commitments by asset managers
In the fund tracker's second round of measuring the ESG commitment of asset managers, it found that most fund companies rank near the bottom.
Gensler vows to ensure compliance with Reg BI ‘as written’
In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since being confirmed as SEC chair, Gensler also addressed ESG and the gamification of investing.
Improvers the next ESG investment to clean up?
Investment managers bet polluters going green will be next hit with investors.
Proxy voting adds ESG leverage to retirement plans
A new Morningstar report presents proxy voting as a backdoor entry to ESG investing for retirement plan participants. As advocates pressure for simpler proxy voting procedures, retail investors could gain considerable leverage.
Oil shares inside ESG ETFs helping returns
Ironic that the boost in oil prices is helping funds aimed at supporting firms with strong environmental, social and governance scores.
ESG regulations in Europe map a clear path for the US
Europe has led the way in the exploding market for socially responsible investing.
Wall Street’s ESG club sees huge tax perks
Big banks' finance work involving environmental, social and governance projects saves them a lot on taxes.
Biden pledges US will halve greenhouse gases
At international summit, President Joe Biden says US will double climate assistance to developing countries and cut 50% of domestic emissions by 2030.
Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective
After 12-month returns in the triple digits, investors got a wake-up call when ESG funds came crashing back down to earth.
House panel approves ESG, diversity bills without GOP support
Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., accuses Democrats of trying to 'cater to the far left.' Democrats say ESG, diversity data is crucial.
Citi expects $1 trillion boom in ESG ETFs
The bank's analysts credit the global pandemic with stirring investor demand for companies doing good, and also cite the frenzy for tech-focused thematic funds, many of which fall within the environmental, social and governance category.
Investor advocate urges Gensler to beef up Reg BI
Republican lawmakers in the House tell the new SEC chairman to avoid ‘mission creep’ in the agency's oversight of environmental, social and governance disclosures.
Climate-risk disclosure bill faces tough legislative path
The measure, written by Democratic lawmakers, will have a hard time finding Republican votes. But it does send a signal of support to the SEC for tougher ESG oversight.
What sparked today’s love of ESG?
Even for the earliest proponents of sustainability, the sudden spike in ESG investing popularity is surprising, but satisfying.
Republican opposition to Gensler not likely to slow the new SEC chairman
His slim Senate confirmation margin reflects GOP concerns about the aggressive approach Gensler has signaled on issues like expanding corporate disclosures related to environmental, social and governance factors.
Election-reform debate poses risks for companies that weigh in on legislation
Democracy is a systemic issue that's difficult to link to a particular company. But firms take hits by jumping into fights over specific bills.
PE fund targets diversity, governance at small companies
Mill Road Capital is applying a 'progressive private equity' strategy in its latest fund.
SEC will not assess merit of ESG investments: Peirce
The agency’s role is not to determine whether any particular strategy is a good one, but to ensure investors know what they are getting, according to Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce.
Trillium seeks out leaders in carbon constrained economy
Matt Patsky runs Trillium and its biggest fund with an eye on delivering for investors, while also fostering a belief in his responsiblity to make the world a better place.
