SEC’s Lee says agency should consider rules for socially responsible investing
The commissioner suggested the SEC think about standardized reporting on climate risk for public companies and investment funds.
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What the DOL could look like under Biden
The agency would start reversing Trump policies like the ESG investing rule as quickly as possible.
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Racial equity commitments to encourage long-term change
Four actions that investors and managers can take to build stronger practices around racial diversity.
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RBC’s Ron Homer on the ‘sweet spot’ for impact investing
The chief strategist for U.S. impact investing at RBC, cites mortgages for low- and moderate-income residents of the black community as an example that benefits both the community and investors.
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What a divided Congress means for the markets
Sweeping tax hikes are off the table and the outlook dims for green energy, according to speakers at the Schwab Impact conference.
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America exits Paris climate deal as US awaits election outcome
Trump filed to withdraw a year ago; Biden presidency could rejoin the global treaty as early as Feb. 19.
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DOL took ‘ESG’ out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty.
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Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty.
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US SIF CEO Woll on challenges of adding ESG to 401(k)s
Lisa Woll talks about SIF’spolicy recommendations for sustainable investing going forward no matter who’s president.
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Art Ally on faith-based investing
The president of Timothy Plan talks about the history of screened investing and how biblically based funds like Timothy Plan differ from ESG funds.
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PRI publishes ESG integration asset owner guides
Manager selection, appointment, and monitoring of external managers covered to help uncover greenwashing.
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DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
Agency takes the term ‘ESG’ out of the text, but opponents say the regulation’s chill factor remains.