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Oklahoma sued over anti-ESG law
A former state employee is challenging a state law that targets financial firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase, for their climate change policies.
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters
A recent survey shows clients were more likely to talk to their advisors about 'responsible investing' than 'ESG investing.'
JPMorgan’s struggling ETFs show crisis in demand for do-good funds
The firm announced Thursday that it will shutter two socially conscious exchange-traded funds by year-end.
ESG veteran warns of multiyear purge for ESG, with ETFs next
Sustainability-focused investors could be facing even tougher times ahead.
ESG is now mainstream despite US skepticism, say investors
US investors pulled $2.7B from sustainable funds in Q3 but global peers are not deterred.
ESG groups unite on words amid fight against sustainable investing
A new list of definitions may help clear up confusion around ESG.
Oil and gas firms could face a decade of credit downgrades, Fitch says
Companies that do not make progress in net zero transition set to suffer.
Texas green energy probe threatens banks’ muni deals in state
At least two banks were dropped from underwriting muni deals since Texas Attorney General Paxton said last week he was probing the energy policies of a group of financial firms.
Deutsche Bank exec warns of growing climate risk
Physical effects of climate change could occur suddenly, and conventional portfolio models often fall short on this issue, CIO says.
‘Impact investing goes deeper than trendy ESG funds’
Michael Reynolds, whose Indiana-based RIA specializes in ESG investing, explains how he navigates greenwashing and what advisors can do to market themselves more effectively.
Fund managers revamping bond models to capture new risk
The credit ratings industry has yet to figure out how best to incorporate climate risk in its models, so fixed-income investors are largely having to rely on their own assessments.
Asset managers tune out anti-ESG noise
“Energy transition and environmental investing are not slowing down,” says portfolio manager as Cerulli report offers fresh insight.
Banks’ green fees overtake fossil-fuel fees for second year
Banks have generated about $2.5 billion from climate-focused financing so far this year, compared with $2.2 billion from their work with oil, gas and coal companies.
Out of sight but top of mind: SEC maintains ESG focus despite absence in exam priorities
'Firms should continue with rigor and diligence to operate their ESG risk and compliance programs,' a compliance expert says.
SEC to investment funds: Quit playing name games
For years, investors in mutual funds and ETFs have been investing in products whose actual portfolio holdings can stray dramatically from what's implied by the name of the fund.
House Republican demands SEC turn over ESG documents
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer wants to know about US involvement in crafting EU ESG regulations.
Goldman exec cites ‘circular economy’ stocks as way to duck hedge fund ESG attacks
Investors are looking beyond conventional renewables as profit margins get battered by inflation and supply chain bottlenecks.
Stop whining about new ESG rules, says banking regulator
European banks are facing new reporting requirements starting in 2024.
ESG bond issuance headed for a slump in US, Goldman says
There's likely to be just $40 billion of corporate-grade ESG debt issued in the U.S., which is half what U.S. companies issued last year.
More ‘ESG’ funds folding this year, but others are taking their place
Even as big players like BlackRock close funds that failed to gain assets, they continue filing for new ones.
