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BlackRock, MSCI probed by lawmakers over China investments
Congressional committee is investigating whether the asset managers facilitated investments into blacklisted firms.
ESG downgrades show complicated nature of sustainability ratings
MSCI announced an adjustment that will lower its ESG scores on about 31,000 funds.
MSCI to downgrade ESG ratings on over 30,000 funds
The firm’s ratings unit overhauls its methodology as ESG score providers continue to draw criticism for using inconsistent approaches that have yet to be properly regulated.
Fintech CapIntel adds ESG data as it pushes US expansion
The Toronto-based firm's new offering uses ESG data from MSCI to provide ratings, scores and various metrics for funds, portfolios and individual stocks.
Fintech Bytes: Cetera partners with Asset-Map, MSCI goes with Google
Plus Morningstar adds investment planning to Advisor Workstation, Element secures $5 million and Kwanti announces an asset screening feature.
Schwab lets DIY clients see MSCI ESG stock ratings
About a quarter of Schwab’s retail clients said their values or personal interests factor into their investment decisions.
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level
Russia’s rating now stands at CCC, the lowest possible, down from its prior assessment of B.
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded.
ESG information buffet can confuse hungry investors
A Capital Group survey released during Schwab Impact cites a lack of consistency in ESG scores, varying company disclosures and differing third-party ratings.
ESG loyalty will be tested as performance starts to lag
A report shows that the ESG investment category 'got lucky' by benefiting from high-profile climate disasters.
Goldman Sachs taps MSCI for risk data and analytics
Institutional investors now have access to data and analytics across both Goldman Sachs Marquee and MSCI RiskManager.
MSCI appoints chief diversity officer
Tia Counts will fill the new international position based in London, and is responsible for aligning MSCI’s diversity, equality and inclusion goals.
