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Sizable decline in US ESG market leads global shrinkage
A report shows investors had $30.3 trillion in sustainable assets in 2022, down from $35.3 trillion in 2020.
ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing
A new list of definitions may help clear up confusion around ESG.
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.
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.
Sustainable investing advocate US SIF names new policy director
The hiring of Rachel Curley comes amid other leadership changes at the industry group, including a new CEO.
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.
US SIF names new leader at a precarious time for ESG
Maria Lettini will take the helm of the influential group as sustainable investing has become a political rallying cry for some state leaders.
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit
A legal challenge to the agency's rule on investments in retirement plans was inevitable, lawyers say.
ESG is about quality, not quantity
We have reached a moment of reflection after a period of exuberant expansion.
The ESG rule, the SEC and sustainability
If SEC Chairman Gary Gensler can engage with potential opponents while keeping advocates on the SEC’s side, ESG could score more policy wins next year.
Midterms’ consequences for ESG
Regulators will press on with their climate agendas, as will anti-ESG politicians.
US SIF CEO Lisa Woll to step down
Woll has been the face of one of the most prominent organizations supporting sustainable investing for 16 years.
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.
Sharp exchanges at hearing illuminate debate on SEC’s oversight of ESG
GOP lawmaker grills SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal on how the agency can crack down on ESG when there's no regulatory definition of ESG.
SEC’s Goldman, BNY moves hint at more ESG investigations
The latest developments follow notices the agency released last year around ESG enforcement.
Investing for racial equity in a returns-driven world
Panelists at an US SIF event discussed how the industry can do more for BIPOC clients, workers and communities.
SEC’s ESG integration proposals divide industry
US SIF Forum hears naming restrictions and disclosures for ESG dabblers are up for debate.
Labor Department’s ESG proposal likely to advance amid overwhelming opposition
More than 95% of nearly 8,700 comment letters opposed the rule, according to a recent study by US SIF
