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Stop whining about new ESG rules, says banking regulator
INVESTING ESG OCT 09, 2023
Stop whining about new ESG rules, says banking regulator

European banks are facing new reporting requirements starting in 2024.

ESG bond issuance headed for a slump in US, Goldman says
INVESTING ESG OCT 06, 2023
ESG bond issuance headed for a slump in US, Goldman says

There's likely to be just $40 billion of corporate-grade ESG debt issued in the U.S., which is half what U.S. companies issued last year.

More 'ESG' funds folding this year, but others are taking their place
INVESTING ESG OCT 05, 2023
More 'ESG' funds folding this year, but others are taking their place

Even as big players like BlackRock close funds that failed to gain assets, they continue filing for new ones.

Bankers, investors plan return to COP climate conference
INVESTING ESG OCT 04, 2023
Bankers, investors plan return to COP climate conference

This year's event in Dubai offers a chance for the industry to set out plans to finance green transition.

Curb biodiversity losses, $24T investors urge global firms
INVESTING ESG SEP 26, 2023
Curb biodiversity losses, $24T investors urge global firms

100 companies are in the sights of powerful alliance of investors.

The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
INVESTING OPINION SEP 25, 2023
The DOL's ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?

It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.

Debt levels, economic concerns forcing Americans to make tough choices
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
Debt levels, economic concerns forcing Americans to make tough choices

A Thrivent survey finds 53% of respondents would take a job working harder and longer hours to make and save more over making less money, but having more free time to do what they love.

SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2023
SEC fines Deutsche Bank subsidiary $19M for not keeping ESG promises

'The industry deserves to have the scrutiny that’s being placed on it,' says Ethan Powell, founder and CEO of Impact Shares.

One portfolio please, hold the cows
INVESTING ESG SEP 22, 2023
One portfolio please, hold the cows

Brenda Morris does what she can to minimize investments that exploit animals, while still providing diversified portfolios.

Climate Week's biggest news wasn't part of Climate Week
INVESTING ESG SEP 22, 2023
Climate Week's biggest news wasn't part of Climate Week

Major regulations and legislation made headlines, and big asset managers faced protests over fossil fuels.

BlackRock, State Street among asset managers closing ESG funds
INVESTING ESG SEP 21, 2023
BlackRock, State Street among asset managers closing ESG funds

Fund companies unwound more than two dozen ESG funds this year, according to Morningstar data.

Investors urge policymakers to aid $275T for net zero
INVESTING ESG SEP 21, 2023
Investors urge policymakers to aid $275T for net zero

Influential group says barriers to investment in clean energy must be removed.

SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names
INVESTING ESG SEP 20, 2023
SEC expands rule to ensure fund portfolios match their names

The final regulation targets 'greenwashing' but strips out what would have been 'a more onerous' ESG provision, a lawyer says.

Sustainable investing that goes beyond divestment or engagement does most
INVESTING ESG SEP 19, 2023
Sustainable investing that goes beyond divestment or engagement does most

New research shows tactics like getting the attention of larger investors and pressuring companies to do better than their competitors can have the most impact.

Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2023
Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff

More than 200 people expected to lose their jobs.

Former US vice president slams banks for oil profits
INVESTING ESG SEP 14, 2023
Former US vice president slams banks for oil profits

Al Gore says they are incentivized to keep lending to fossil fuel industry.

Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable
INVESTING OPINION SEP 13, 2023
Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable

Legislation in California that will likely become law goes much farther than an SEC proposal on emissions reporting for public companies.

California gets ahead of SEC in forcing firms’ carbon disclosure
INVESTING ESG SEP 12, 2023
California gets ahead of SEC in forcing firms’ carbon disclosure

Golden State’s proposal will force corporations to make carbon emissions public.

ETF shop that shorts Cramer has sights on anti-ESG
INVESTING ESG SEP 06, 2023
ETF shop that shorts Cramer has sights on anti-ESG

Tuttle Capital filed with the SEC for two products, one that would short socially conscious companies and another that would invest in gunmakers.

What proxy votes show about how dead ESG is
INVESTING OPINION AUG 31, 2023
What proxy votes show about how dead ESG is

Support is down among big fund companies, but they haven't really changed their stances, and they're far from leading on sustainability issues.