Shareholder victory over Exxon emboldens ESG supporters
Engine No. 1 win over oil giant’s management team suggests climate change and sustainable investing are now mainstream.
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Incorporating a gender lens can pay off in portfolios
SDG #5, gender equality for all women and girls, is especially crucial post Covid-19 because women were more likely to lose their jobs and be hurt economically by the pandemic.
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Democratic-led SEC lets investors determine ESG materiality
The agency likely will propose disclosure rules and has already outlined compliance shortfalls, according to experts at the InvestmentNews Global ESG Summit.
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Learning to talk ESG with clients
Global ESG Summit takes a deep dive into how advisers and clients can get on the same page when it comes to sustainable investing.
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Exxon activist wins historic board seats
Engine No. 1 seeks diversification in oil giant’s business and a better plan to fight climate change.
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Putnam launches sustainable ETFs
The asset manager started four actively managed funds based on strategies employed in Putnam’s mutual funds, including two ESG offerings.
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Talking diversity during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As the nation celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Marguerita Cheng, CEO at Blue Ocean Global Wealth, talks about her diverse background and the steps she takes to push for more inclusion in the advice industry.
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Sustainability-linked bonds: A new platform for greenwashing?
Concern that as ESG fixed income markets have moved quickly, some corners are being cut.
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Biden orders climate risk strategy for financial assets
The executive order mandates an assessment of how to reduce climate risks to financial stability; the assessment would also detail plans financial regulators have for bolstering disclosures.
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The future of education finance
SDG #4: Quality education. The pathway to economically sustainable jobs is lined with an inclusive and equitable quality education.
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Legislators move to boost ESG in 401(k)s
The legislation introduced Thursday would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to specifically allow plans to consider ESG factors ‘when they are expected to have an impact on investment outcomes, provided plans consider them in a prudent manner consistent with their fiduciary obligations.’
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Gender quotas coming to France
French parliament sets targets for female leaders for companies with 1,000 or more employees.