The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.
Lower moods are linked with risk aversion, and that might drive people to sustainable funds.
Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.
The fund, bearing the name of Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, would exclude fossil fuels, mining and other activities.
Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.
BlackRock, UBS and Schroders are among the financial firms called out by the state comptroller for their 'boycott' of fossil-fuel companies.
In comment letters, fund companies and industry groups ask for more clarity from the regulator.
The Inflation Reduction Act provides certainty for sustainable investors, but compromises mean fossil fuel expansion.
These 10 funds are doing the best, but they're not like the others.
The senior director would like advisers to embrace conversations about ESG with clients and 'do a little less judging and maligning of people who are taking different approaches.'
