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Why ESG is hard to sell to many advisors
The term is used and misused to the extent that it has lost meaning — but it's not going away, and it could be a mistake to ignore it.
House Republicans take anti-ESG campaign to CalPERS
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has turned over thousands of pages of documents in recent months to Congress.
Banks ‘largely blind’ to nature loss risks to portfolios, report warns
Financial firms' lack of oversight could result in higher costs, litigation and reputational damage.
Overwhelmed by ESG debate? Impact investing may be the answer
What does doing well by doing good mean to your clients? Advisors reveal how they approach plethora of options out there
Can shareholders save the horseshoe crab?
Efforts to stop the decline in horseshoe crabs show how investors can work with corporations on sustainability issues.
SEC hits ESG funds with subpoenas
Authorities get tough over green claims.
Financial firms hate the term ‘ESG’ but are sticking with the strategy
About two-thirds of respondents to a Bloomberg survey say they'll stop using ESG in conversations with clients but continue to incorporate it in their business.
S&P drops ESG scores from debt ratings
The company made the change in response to confusion among investors who use its corporate credit ratings.
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says
ESG-themed funds named in the case are only available through a brokerage window, the defendant noted.
Morgan Stanley hits 70% of $1T ESG funding goal
Firm's funding went toward areas including clean energy, carbon removal and social housing.
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far
'If you’re expecting any meaningful legislation to emerge from all the Republicans’ talking points, think again,' says Washington Research Group's John Miller.
Corporate ESG claims to face audits to address greenwashing fears
Proposed standards reflect investor and stakeholder concern that corporate disclosures about sustainability aren't always reliable.
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG
While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.
JPMorgan, Citi under fire for funding fossil fuels in the Amazon
New report reveals the banks that are the biggest funders of oil and gas exploration in the world's largest rainforest.
Sustainable fund outflows aren’t fazing advisors
Performance has turned around for ESG-themed funds in recent months.
Contentious ESG label dethroning green bonds, says former HSBC banker
While sustainability-linked bonds have come in for some criticism, they have the potential to dominate the roughly $6 trillion ethical debt market.
US SIF’s new CEO talks ESG challenges, opportunities for advisors
It's a turbulent time for ESG in the U.S., but financial advisors can benefit from learning more about the topic, Maria Lettini says.
Your 401(k) likely includes military weapons holdings
Many of the top US fund companies have exposure to companies that make controversial weapons, As You Sow found.
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom
A campaign against the use of ESG factors to manage assets for public workers has snowballed; the issue has also been a focus in Congress.
BlackRock bringing proxy-voting choice to retail investors in its largest ETF
More than three million shareholder accounts in BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF will be able to vote.
