Climate Week NYC kicks off with calls for action and collaboration
Speakers stress the need for the private sector to play a role in moving to Net Zero, but governments and even consumers must do their parts, too.
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For this adviser, socially responsible investing comes first
James Katz tailors his RIA, Humankind Investments, to serve clients who place the greater good at the top of mind.
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Late-night TV is joining Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC kicks off Sept. 20 and Helen Clarkson, the CEO of host Climate Group, joins the podcast to describe some of the week’s 500 events aimed at “getting things done.”
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Parnassus tops Responsible Ratings Index in the US
Monthly list shows top performing and top rated funds based on ESG criteria from Morningstar and MSCI.
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Alternative energy’s slings and arrows
The volatility is led by solar and wind investments, but there are other alternatives gaining interest.
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Gensler defends ESG disclosures against Republican backlash
GOP senators assert that the SEC’s effort to expand ESG reporting pushes a social policy agenda, while the SEC chair says agency is reacting to investors’ demands for more information.
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VanEck launches first sustainable muni ETF
Municipal bond exchange-traded funds have attracted a record amount of cash this year as investors try to shield income from potentially higher levies under the Biden administration.
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ESG loyalty will be tested as performance starts to lag
A report shows that the ESG investment category ‘got lucky’ by benefiting from high-profile climate disasters.
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Top ESG metrics to boost profitability
Asset managers need to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as a core ingredient of a sustainable business model, experts say.
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Financial advisers hone their focus on ESG strategies
As investor demand grows, advisers are realizing they need to step up their ESG game.
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How do we pay for the SDGs?
With SDG #17, the writers conclude this 2030 Agenda by stating that the previous 16 goals won’t be achieved without global participation. More specifically, developed nations will need to support less and least developed countries.
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DOL rules expected to clarify that ESG funds are OK in retirement plans
US SIF CEO Lisa Woll discusses disclosures