ESG has the DOL’s blessing: Here’s what can happen next
Target-date funds that are sustainable or responsible are fair game, but there aren’t many of them
Retirement
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A trading app bets on sustainable investing
CEO of Fennel talks about the company’s potential, and ESG Out Loud reviews the new DOL rule
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BlackRock launches ESG bond strategy for Scottish Widows
Investing in investment grade bonds
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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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Texas publishes fund blacklist for state pensions
BlackRock, UBS, Schroders and others are called out by the state
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Why ESG is used haphazardly in 401(k)s
Savers often randomly choose investments, but the future for ESG in retirement plans might still be strong
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Royal London unveils financial wellbeing service for workplace pension customers
Addressing the ‘advice gap’
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First half of 2022: Champions, critics drive ESG debate, disclosures
Investors have more power on ESG issues than ever, but regulation is becoming a hot-button issue
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UK pensions must align with Paris Agreement
But no requirement to act on non-financial factors
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Investors willing to sacrifice returns for ESG goals
Betterment survey also finds sustainable options would lead 401(k) participants to contribute more
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Putnam plans five ESG fixed income ETFs
Will be underlying components for Putnam’s ESG-focused target-date series
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Woodford three years on: More teamwork and scrutiny?
Less emphasis on star managers and best buy lists, but investors are still waiting on the wind up and FCA report