ESG industry invites criticism if we can’t get our names straight
There is no standardized nomenclature to express goals and distinguish ESG offerings
Securities Exchange Commission
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‘ESG integration’ a sticking point in SEC proposals
Fund companies and industry groups want more clarity from the regulator
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Asset manager under fire for ties with ‘anti-ESG’ group
Sponsors of controversial foundation accused of ‘supporting climate denial’
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Federated Hermes under fire for ties with ‘anti-ESG’ group
Sponsors of controversial foundation accused of ‘supporting climate denial’
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SEC probes ESG funds on trading away voting rights
Enforcement lawyers have been asking ESG funds how they lend out their shares
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SEC sued over proxy-firm rule changes
The regulator now faces lawsuits against a 2020 rule as well as its recent amendments to it
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GOP letter hints at strategies to fight SEC climate rule
Senate Banking Committee members did not like SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s response to an inquiry
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Q&A: Transparency and collaboration is the key to ESG success
‘There are multitude of ways that fund groups can improve their ESG transparency’
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Sharp exchanges at hearing illuminate debate on SEC’s oversight of ESG
GOP lawmaker grills SEC enforcement director on how the agency can crack down on ESG
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US politics makes it a tougher market to navigate
‘A US-based manager we spoke to is reluctant to sign the UN PRI – one reason is the regulatory outlook there’
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SEC proposal would help shareholder resolutions
Proposal filers and proxy advisers want the regulator to do more
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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