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Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

Vanguard put shares of gun maker in a gun-free ETF
INVESTING ESG AUG 12, 2019
Vanguard put shares of gun maker in a gun-free ETF

Mistake occurred in the FTSE index the ETF tracks; Vanguard says it is considering additional controls.

3 tips for the doomsday investor
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 02, 2019
3 tips for the doomsday investor

Which investments are likely to underperform as a result of climate change, and which may prosper.

Hundreds of conventional funds add 'ESG' to prospectus just in case
INVESTING ESG AUG 01, 2019
Hundreds of conventional funds add 'ESG' to prospectus just in case

Trend is seen as part marketing and part endorsement of ESG's investment benefits.

Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
INVESTING RIAS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing
INVESTING FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing

Investors have until August 30 to log in to their account to either withdraw funds, rollover them to an IRA or transfer funds.

Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
INVESTING FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

Fidelity, Dynasty back new tech-powered ESG asset manager
INVESTING ESG JUL 18, 2019
Fidelity, Dynasty back new tech-powered ESG asset manager

Called Ethic, the technology platform allows advisers to analyze existing portfolios to help clients meet ESG goals.

ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows
INVESTING ESG JUL 12, 2019
ESG funds hitting their stride with record-level inflows

Advisers and investors take notice as more funds achieve three-year track records showing solid performance.

Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
INVESTING RIAS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

World bond index adds climate-risk screen
INVESTING ESG JUL 09, 2019
World bond index adds climate-risk screen

U.S. takes the biggest hit when the index of government bonds is weighted by climate risk factors.

4 things to look for when picking an ESG manager
INVESTING ESG JUN 19, 2019
4 things to look for when picking an ESG manager

The challenge is identifying which ESG products are leveraging meaningful data and analysis in a thoughtful way, consistent with the investor's philosophy.

INVESTING FINTECH JUN 06, 2019
Robo offers SRI portfolios supporting racial justice

OpenInvest will overweight companies with a track record of improving racial equality while avoiding those that harm minority communities.

ETFs now used by 88% of advisers, FPA survey finds
INVESTING FINTECH JUN 04, 2019
ETFs now used by 88% of advisers, FPA survey finds

Clients interested in marijuana/cannabis stocks, cryptocurrencies and ESG/socially responsible investing

Movie director's family office looks at investments through an ESG lens
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 03, 2019
Movie director's family office looks at investments through an ESG lens

James Cameron and his wife are focused on companies involved in plant-based nutrition.

Investors worldwide support ESG investing, but still want performance
INVESTING ESG MAY 16, 2019
Investors worldwide support ESG investing, but still want performance

Global survey by Natixis polled 12,375 individual investors, financial advisers and institutional investors

Fidelity launches fund focused on female leadership
INVESTING ESG MAY 08, 2019
Fidelity launches fund focused on female leadership

Gender-focused strategies are growing in popularity with socially conscience investors.

Cost of passive ESG investments falling
INVESTING ESG APR 25, 2019
Cost of passive ESG investments falling

Many believe ESG funds underperform traditional products, but data and research increasingly suggest the opposite.

Finra reminds brokerages of a client's right to a straight answer
INVESTING BROKER DEALERS APR 20, 2019
Finra reminds brokerages of a client's right to a straight answer

It's all about transparency: New guidance could help brokers on the move retain loyal clients.

There are big benefits to investing in family-controlled businesses
INVESTING ESG APR 12, 2019
There are big benefits to investing in family-controlled businesses

Investing in a family company takes patience and faith, but the payoff is worth it.