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Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says
INVESTING ESG MAR 27, 2023
Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says

Without more green investments, the likelihood of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change becomes increasingly remote, according to the IPCC.

Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy
INVESTING OPINION MAR 23, 2023
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy

Analysis of ESG factors is a tool that helps investment managers do a better job of evaluating the opportunities and risks arising from global sustainability challenges.

Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

Fintech CapIntel adds ESG data as it pushes US expansion
INVESTING FINTECH MAR 21, 2023
Fintech CapIntel adds ESG data as it pushes US expansion

The Toronto-based firm's new offering uses ESG data from MSCI to provide ratings, scores and various metrics for funds, portfolios and individual stocks.

Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions

Co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently stepped down to campaign for president, has said he wants to take politics out of investing.

Opponents of DOL ESG rule violate fiduciary duty to retirement savers
INVESTING ESG MAR 15, 2023
Opponents of DOL ESG rule violate fiduciary duty to retirement savers

In an effort to prove they're anti-woke, Republicans are ignoring risk factors that could affect returns, not to mention market signals.

570 funds and ETFs had exposure to SVB, including ESG products
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 14, 2023
570 funds and ETFs had exposure to SVB, including ESG products

While allocations to the bank's stock were very low among almost all funds, they were slightly higher among sustainable products, according to Morningstar.

Anti-ESG's punching bag, BlackRock, keeps rolling with new ESG funds
INVESTING ESG MAR 10, 2023
Anti-ESG's punching bag, BlackRock, keeps rolling with new ESG funds

The biggest sustainable fund manager in the country is preparing to launch several more products.

US SIF names new leader at a precarious time for ESG
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2023
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.

What ESG means for smart real estate investors
INVESTING ESG MAR 08, 2023
What ESG means for smart real estate investors

One asset class plus one important investing theme could add up to way more than two for advisors and their clients who are looking for long-term growth.

Vanguard's step back from climate issues sparks ire from some clients
INVESTING ESG MAR 08, 2023
Vanguard's step back from climate issues sparks ire from some clients

More than 1,000 clients signed a letter accusing the fund company of violating its fiduciary duty.

Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder
INVESTING ESG MAR 03, 2023
Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder

Critics say Morgan Stanley's big launch of six Calvert ETFs was poorly timed in an environment where ESG has become a political football.

Congressional rejection of DOL ESG rule casts pall over measure
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2023
Congressional rejection of DOL ESG rule casts pall over measure

The regulation is safe thanks to a pending veto of the resolution approved by the House and Senate, but the vote adds some political uncertainty for plan advisors.

Senate passes anti-ESG bill; Biden threatens first veto
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2023
Senate passes anti-ESG bill; Biden threatens first veto

The bill to block a Labor Department rule making it easier for retirement plans to weigh ESG issues in investment decisions passed 50-46, with two Democrats voting with Republicans to pass the measure.

Republicans, Democrats battle to political stasis on ESG policy
INVESTING ESG FEB 24, 2023
Republicans, Democrats battle to political stasis on ESG policy

A Republican resolution to kill the DOL ESG rule could come up for a vote soon. Democrats counter with legislation to codify the regulation.

US sustainable fund flows drop to lowest level in 7 years
INVESTING ESG FEB 24, 2023
US sustainable fund flows drop to lowest level in 7 years

A net total of $3.1 billion flowed into the country’s sustainable investments last year, and these funds shed nearly $6.2 billion in the final stretch of 2022.

Strive Asset Management chairman Vivek Ramaswamy resigns to run for president
INVESTING ESG FEB 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management chairman Vivek Ramaswamy resigns to run for president

The outspoken critic of ESG investing plans to leverage that message on the campaign trail.

More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement
INVESTING ESG FEB 22, 2023
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
INVESTING ESG FEB 15, 2023
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.