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Global ESG bond sales hit $150B in January bonanza
INVESTING ESG FEB 05, 2024
Global ESG bond sales hit $150B in January bonanza

Data show the highest levels of activity for the month since the green debt market began in 2007

Is the honeymoon really over for ESG funds?
INVESTING ESG JAN 30, 2024
Is the honeymoon really over for ESG funds?

Analysts suggest long-term outlook is for ESG funds to perform roughly in line with the wider market.

Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute
INVESTING ESG JAN 27, 2024
Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute

The state's attorney general said the bank failed to respond to requests for information about its carbon emission commitments.

ESG funds see first ever global net outflows
INVESTING ESG JAN 25, 2024
ESG funds see first ever global net outflows

US investors pulled $5.1 billion from sustainable funds in Q4 2023.

Wall Street adopts new defense against attacks on ESG
INVESTING ESG JAN 19, 2024
Wall Street adopts new defense against attacks on ESG

Climate alliances are changing their language to counter GOP allegations that climate alliances represent a form of collusion that warrants antitrust lawsuits.

What's the $20T climate theme that's outperforming other strategies?
INVESTING ESG JAN 17, 2024
What's the $20T climate theme that's outperforming other strategies?

UBS Global Wealth Management sees a bright spot for this green investment.

BlackRock, State Street cited for blocking green resolutions
INVESTING ESG JAN 09, 2024
BlackRock, State Street cited for blocking green resolutions

A report from nonprofit ShareAction finds BlackRock supported just of 20 climate resolutions in 2023 that were analyzed by ShareAction.

Why activist investors are set to pull back on ESG campaigns
INVESTING ESG JAN 09, 2024
Why activist investors are set to pull back on ESG campaigns

It's all about effectiveness, says consulting firm.

Investing in transition finance set to be a big factor in 2024
INVESTING ESG JAN 03, 2024
Investing in transition finance set to be a big factor in 2024

But how can investors be sure that they are making the right choices?

SEC climate agenda stalls
INVESTING ESG JAN 02, 2024
SEC climate agenda stalls

The lack of progress is worrying environmental activists given the approach of the US presidential election, which could scuttle the regulator's ESG efforts.

BlackRock sued for alleged misleading ESG strategy
INVESTING ESG DEC 19, 2023
BlackRock sued for alleged misleading ESG strategy

Tennessee lawsuit claims 'a pattern of deception' which the firm rejects.

New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance
INVESTING FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance

Fintech says its solution provides greater scrutiny of ESG claims.

Watch out, anti-ESG groups - here comes anti-anti ESG
INVESTING ESG DEC 18, 2023
Watch out, anti-ESG groups - here comes anti-anti ESG

The latest organization seeking to combat the anti-ESG crowd says it's embarking on a $10 million campaign.

COP28 fell short, but renewables investing is promising, advocates say
INVESTING ESG DEC 13, 2023
COP28 fell short, but renewables investing is promising, advocates say

Most groups will be unhappy with the compromises in the pact, but the talks reflect powerful demand for clean energy.

Does COP28 deal mean the end of fossil fuels?
INVESTING ESG DEC 13, 2023
Does COP28 deal mean the end of fossil fuels?

In theory there will be a shift, but don’t expect it to happen fast.

Even the world's No. 1 ESG fund has boosted oil, gas exposure
INVESTING ESG DEC 13, 2023
Even the world's No. 1 ESG fund has boosted oil, gas exposure

$5T fund has made a significant increase in fossil fuels since new regs were introduced.

From hedge funds to impact investing
INVESTING ESG DEC 12, 2023
From hedge funds to impact investing

‘Actually getting to work one-on-one with people just really hit home for me’

Young investors have weakened their stance on ESG, study reveals
INVESTING ESG DEC 12, 2023
Young investors have weakened their stance on ESG, study reveals

Gen Z and millennials are less prepared to give up returns to meet their ideals.

Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable
INVESTING ESG DEC 07, 2023
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable

Veteran hedge fund investors tells COP28 delegates that private capital demands returns.

Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
INVESTING ESG DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.