Net flows to long-term responsible funds quadrupled in 2019 to $20 billion, from $5 billion in 2018, and continued to grow during the first half of 2020 to reach $21 billion, according to a report by Broadridge Financial Solutions.
The report also found that 68% of environmental, social and governance assets in the U.S. are now in actively managed funds. Flows into ESG active equity funds during the 12 months ending in August reached 10% of average fund assets in the U.S.
According to a separate survey by Broadridge of more than 400 financial advisers, 81% of wirehouse advisers have assets in ESG products today, followed by those in the independent broker-dealer (68%) and registered investment advisory (60%) channels.
Twenty-four percent of financial advisers reported that they saw an increase in client interest in ESG as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid a record pace of downsizing in 2025 so far, SVP and financial planning expert sheds light on key considerations for clients after a sudden layoff.
The $71 billion RIA accuses former employees Ryan Malec and David Weitz of stealing client data and breaching contracts after launching a rival firm in Atlanta.
GOP lawmakers mostly representing New York, New Jersey, and California put Trump's multi-trillion-dollar tax agenda at risk.
Digital study platform aims to improve CFP exam readiness with personalized tools and real-time feedback.
Brokerage customers frustrated as login problems coincide with bullish surges in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.
How intelliflo aims to solve advisors' top tech headaches—without sacrificing the personal touch clients crave
From direct lending to asset-based finance to commercial real estate debt.
