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BlackRock will lose management of $8.5B Texas fund assets
The Texas State Board of Education delivered the blow Tuesday.
Texas anti-ESG laws costing state more than $700M, study says
The restrictions have negative economic consequences, according to research supported by business groups.
Wall Street adopts new defense against attacks on ESG
Climate alliances are changing their language to counter GOP allegations that climate alliances represent a form of collusion that warrants antitrust lawsuits.
Watch out, anti-ESG groups – here comes anti-anti ESG
The latest organization seeking to combat the anti-ESG crowd says it's embarking on a $10 million campaign.
ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing
A new list of definitions may help clear up confusion around ESG.
The DOL’s ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.
ETF shop that shorts Cramer has sights on anti-ESG
Tuttle Capital filed with the SEC for two products, one that would short socially conscious companies and another that would invest in gunmakers.
What proxy votes show about how dead ESG is
Support is down among big fund companies, but they haven't really changed their stances, and they're far from leading on sustainability issues.
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.
“Anti-ESG” investment firm hit with lawsuits
GOP presidential hopeful also named as defendent.
House kicks off ‘ESG month’ with heated hearing
The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on 18 bills that would curtail SEC efforts or otherwise restrict ESG considerations.
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month
House Republicans have planned six hearings in their anti-ESG blitz, along with bill markups dedicated to the topic.
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.
GOP battle plan on ESG focuses on proxies, SEC and asset managers
The list of priorities put together by the House Committee on Financial Services' ESG working group shows where a Republican administration might be headed.
ESG returns rebound, taking some gas out of performance debate
There are lessons in the data for politicians who are pro- or anti-ESG, but the numbers might be dismissed.
Bill restricting ESG passes in North Carolina
The measure, which could survive the governor's veto, would still allow ESG factors that are 'pecuniary.'
Bottled-up rage: Bud Light and ESG, Part II
Investors who see risk associated with ESG are in for a surprise.
Support for ESG votes from BlackRock, State Street moderate at best: Morningstar
Vanguard was half as likely to vote for shareholder resolutions as BlackRock and State Street, a new report finds.
DOL has its say in court on ESG challenge
The plaintiffs and defendant recently filed cross motions for summary judgment of the challenge over the Labor Department's recently implemented ESG rule for retirement plans.
Anti-ESG funds started with roar, tapered to meow, report finds
Sales were strong late last year amid several ETF launches in this category, but have since slowed, according to Morningstar.
