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Focus on greenwashing obscures bigger problem of complacency
INVESTING OPINION APR 27, 2022
Focus on greenwashing obscures bigger problem of complacency

Too many are complacent when it comes to ESG, driven by the fact that it’s much easier to simply accept a score and move on.

BlackRock pushes three investing themes
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 27, 2022
BlackRock pushes three investing themes

The asset manager says the new consumer, an industrial renaissance and medical innovation are areas where changes have exposed 'underestimated investment opportunities.'

Millennials push growth in impact investing
INVESTING ESG APR 21, 2022
Millennials push growth in impact investing

Advisers can play a big part in whether clients use impact investments, survey finds.

Climate funds double in assets: Morningstar
INVESTING ESG APR 18, 2022
Climate funds double in assets: Morningstar

A report shows that in the US, total money in climate mutual funds and ETFs hit $31 billion at the end of 2021.

Global X adds green-building ETF
INVESTING ESG APR 14, 2022
Global X adds green-building ETF

The demand for new housing in urban areas will only rise, and buildings are responsible for 38% of energy-related carbon emissions, the company says.

Do-good funds are booming as ETF launches double from last year
INVESTING ESG APR 14, 2022
Do-good funds are booming as ETF launches double from last year

At least 20 exchange-traded funds focused on environmental, social and governance criteria have launched so far this year, as issuers try to grab a slice of the market that's winning new cash.

ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2022
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds

The problem, though, is that the 401(k) system is hardly ready to meet much demand for ESG.

Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs
INVESTING ESG APR 13, 2022
Dimensional preps low-carbon ETFs

The four exchange-traded funds aim for lower emissions exposure than comparable products, the fund manager said.

Dimensional plans four do-good funds in latest ETF expansion
INVESTING ESG APR 10, 2022
Dimensional plans four do-good funds in latest ETF expansion

The funds will focus on investments in stocks and bonds worldwide that are associated with low emissions of greenhouse gases.

How Vanguard considers ESG risk
INVESTING ESG APR 08, 2022
How Vanguard considers ESG risk

ESG Clarity speaks with John Galloway and Matt Piro about the firm's approach.

Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions

A proposal from a group that supports conservative initiatives targets ESG in state pension plans.

UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing
INVESTING ESG APR 07, 2022
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing

The new team will offer investments that focus on promoting equality, expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for underrepresented or marginalized groups.

Schroders maps out engagement priorities
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2022
Schroders maps out engagement priorities

The company says it is taking 'a further step forward in sustainability leadership.'

Black Americans more engaged with investing,  especially outside the mainstream
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2022
Black Americans more engaged with investing, especially outside the mainstream

Black Americans increasingly turn to newer types of assets, like cryptocurrency, that are less likely to be associated with structural discrimination, according to a study from Ariel and Schwab.

Democrat Joe Manchin opposes SEC’s climate proposal
INVESTING ESG APR 05, 2022
Democrat Joe Manchin opposes SEC’s climate proposal

The senator expresseed concern that the proposal would unfairly burden carbon-intensive energy companies.

State Street launches active muni ESG fund
INVESTING ESG APR 05, 2022
State Street launches active muni ESG fund

The exchange-traded fund is sub-advised by Nuveen Asset Management, a unit of TIAA.

American Century's Avantis adds ESG ETFs
INVESTING ESG APR 01, 2022
American Century's Avantis adds ESG ETFs

The Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity, International Equity and Emerging Markets ETFs join Avantis’ current line of 11 exchange-traded ETFs.

ESG, Reg BI top SEC’s examination priorities
INVESTING ESG MAR 30, 2022
ESG, Reg BI top SEC’s examination priorities

The SEC will be on guard against greenwashing, and it also will probe RIAs regarding revenue sharing, 12b-1 fees and wrap-fee accounts.

Chubb faces new kind of shareholder vote over fossil fuels
INVESTING ESG MAR 29, 2022
Chubb faces new kind of shareholder vote over fossil fuels

The SEC didn't approve a request from Chubb to keep the shareholder resolution off the proxy ballot for its May 19 meeting.

Goldman to vote against companies not disclosing greenhouse gas emissions data
INVESTING ESG MAR 25, 2022
Goldman to vote against companies not disclosing greenhouse gas emissions data

The asset manager will vote to oust public company directors who lag on climate disclosures.