Fund companies, in no-win situation, test shareholder proxy voting
BlackRock, Schwab, Vanguard and State Street could be inviting a political backlash with proxy voting campaigns aimed at avoiding a political backlash
Author: Jeff Benjamin
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New ETF bets on companies led by women
Hypatia Women CEO ETF leverages the logic that female executives represent a rare level of excellence
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Bringing ESG investing to clients is often more art than science
Experts say advisers who are introducing clients to ESG investing must start with flexibility and an open mind
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ESG funds move a step closer to definitions and certification
Fintechs are joining forces to help investors avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing
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Pension funds fixate on climate change
Allocation decisions are being driven by a focus on climate change and a search for yield
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Anti-ESG funds launch to capitalize on backlash
Fledgling ETF provider Strive Asset Management hopes to compete with ETF giants for proxy voting power
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Amundi rolls out ESG separate account for wealthy investors
The SMA is two-thirds allocated to companies expected to improve their ESG score
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Energy sector rally exposes Achilles’ heel of ESG investing
ESG indexes that are loaded with technology and shun energy have been taking it on the chin so far in 2022
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Short-term ESG performance shines light on active management
A relatively strong third quarter performance by some types of environmental, social and governance funds reignites the debate over ESG alpha.
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ESG space should welcome the regulatory spotlight
Support from corporate executives and slick marketing is no match for rules and regulation when it comes to managing sustainable portfolios.
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Brother and sister advisers focus on environmentally conscious business owners
Christopher and Michelle Mackin are leveraging their love for the outdoors into a focused advisory practice.
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ESG investors expect outperformance, still worry about greenwashing
Schroders report shows that American investors in particular now view performance as the best attribute of ESG strategies.