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Keeping ESG investment performance in perspective
After 12-month returns in the triple digits, investors got a wake-up call when ESG funds came crashing back down to earth.
What investors should know about the sustainability revolution
The impact of addressing sustainable issues, from climate change to racial and social justice, has become a compelling investment case and, just as important, not factoring in these issues represents an investment risk.
State attorney general threatens to sue SEC over ESG disclosures
State and federal GOP officials continue to push back against what they call regulatory overreach. The SEC says it is trying to meet investor demand for ESG information.
Vice proves hard habit to kick as ESG enters credit markets
Companies in sectors that many ESG funds would exclude, such as tobacco, fossil fuel and gaming companies, can still access credit markets with relative ease, investors say.
BNY Mellon files for first active ETFs
The three ESG-oriented equity funds will be sub-advised by Newton.
ESG investing is just investing
With the Biden administration ramping up the focus on climate change, ESG investing is expected to see another wave of growth.
ESG rises to the top of Lipper Awards
Calvert and American Century bring home overall fund company awards, and a record 21 funds sweep their categories.
DOL won’t enforce Trump-era ESG rules
The two rules were among the most heavily contested measures instituted by the DOL under former Secretary Eugene Scalia, with the 401(k) rule drawing nearly 9,000 public comments, most of which opposed it.
Global securities watchdog targets greenwashing
The International Organization of Securities Commissions plans to propose sustainability disclosure standards that could serve as the basis for national requirements.
The ESG space must take a hard line on greenwashing
The industry is nowhere near settled on a common vernacular. The ESG space needs more clarity and writing off greenwashing is not helping anyone.
Abacus Wealth merges with social justice RIA Robasciotti & Philipson
Co-founders of the RIA Rachel Robasciotti and Maya Philipson will not work with clients at Abacus and will largely spend time managing their ETF. The firm reported $130 million in assets under management.
Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA
New York-based Cornerstone Capital Group specializes in sustainable investing.
Putnam latest old-school fund firm to sell semitransparent ETFs
The 84-year-old fund complex enters the ETF market with four funds, including two ESG strategies, and joins a host of fund companies seeking opportunities in the semitransparent space.
Americans believe sustainable funds can offer higher returns
The Schroders survey found only 4% of respondents wouldn’t invest because they fear worse performance
Spotlighting sustainability
These short films will be shown Dec. 4 at the inaugural InvestmentNews ESG & Impact Forum Film Festival in New York.
Spotlighting sustainability
These short films will be shown Dec. 4 at the inaugural InvestmentNews ESG & Impact Forum Film Festival in New York.
