How shorts can support ESG investing
Paper focuses on carbon footprinting, describing how short positions in carbon-intensive businesses can lower footprint of a portfolio.
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State Street Corp. issues large cap ETF
Fund to exclude companies with tobacco, gun-related products.
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SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing
DOL proposal likely would chill the use of socially responsible investments in retirement accounts; the SEC focuses on disclosure.
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When it comes to proxy voting, ETF sponsors rarely align with shareholders
Research shows index ETFs vote with management 90% of the time.
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Nuveen impact investing leader worries about reckless growth
Category gaining assets but the goal is have impact, not just move capital.
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Fund industry tries to clarify types of ESG funds
Investment Company Institute is leading an effort to come up with definitions of the various approaches to sustainable investing.
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What will racial equity look like?
Seeking representative numbers of BIPOC and women in decision-making positions.
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Hyundai held up by $8 billion asset manager for its ESG moves
VI Asset Management points out Seoul-based automaker’s ESG improvements evolved out of 2019 proxy fight.
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SEC approves rules expected to limit activist investors
Rules opposed by hedge funds, investor advocates and environmental groups that use corporate proxies.
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Banks to help consumers buy greener
Morgan Stanley and Mastercard announcing moves to make finance more sustainable.
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Digital asset management platform launches cryptocurrency tool for RIAs
Blockchange gives advisers discretionary management over digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin, among others.
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European nations agree to $572 billion climate plan
Deal covers everything from electric cars to renewable energy and agriculture.