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Florida’s new law makes ESG murkier
The law is the 'farthest-reaching' of the actions various states have taken to restrict the use of environmental, social and governance considerations.
Florida bans use of ESG by public investments
The state’s Senate approved a bill that bans state and local governments from using environmental, social, governance criteria when selling debt or investing public money.
Love it or hate it, ESG has been around for decades — and it isn’t going away
Interest both for and against sustainable investing will almost certainly be rising — and that means that financial advisors can’t afford to ignore it.
More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement
While Florida and Texas rail against sustainability, Democrats and Republicans in other states are embracing it.
Sustainable bond market on track for a better year
Green bonds will drive sales, and sustainability-linked bonds are facing a test, S&P found.
Opposition to ESG might just be getting started
Some politicians see it as part of a viable platform for the 2024 presidential election.
BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move
The asset manager wasn’t aware of the decision until reading about it in a statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.