Investors want to know impact of bonds on the world
ESG investors focus on exactly what is in their portfolios, as well as who is managing their investment, says Tim Coffin, director of sustainability at Breckinridge Capital Advisors.
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Entire SEC must be involved in climate risk, ESG policy changes, says member Peirce
The GOP commission member said the agency should provide guidance before bringing enforcement cases.
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AB strategy invests in ESG improvers
Michelle Dunstan runs an unusual fund within the firm’s ESG investment platform. She explains how it complements AB’s other funds.
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SEC establishes task force on ESG issues
The move is the latest effort by the agency to emphasize oversight of sustainability disclosure and investing.
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The ESG space must take a hard line on greenwashing
The industry is nowhere near settled on a common vernacular. The ESG space needs more clarity and writing off greenwashing is not helping anyone.
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SEC to emphasize climate risk in exams, step up Reg BI reviews
The agency is ‘integrating climate and ESG considerations into [its] broader regulatory framework,’ Acting Chair Allison Herren Lee says.
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Message from Europe: Asset managers called on diversity
Campaign for Better Governance seeks to boost D&I in the investment management industry.
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Climate activist takes aim at Vanguard
The campaigner who was instrumental in pushing BlackRock to act against climate change is now taking aim at Vanguard Group.
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Abacus Wealth acquires social justice RIA Robasciotti & Philipson
Co-founders of the RIA Rachel Robasciotti and Maya Philipson will not work with clients at Abacus and will largely spend time managing their ETF.
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Gensler quizzed on climate disclosure, mandatory arbitration in confirmation hearing
The focus on the climate and finance at the hearing likely was a harbinger of the priority the SEC will place on environmental, social and governance investing under Gensler. But Reg BI was ignored.
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Hydrogen a power player in clean energy, Kerry says
Biden climate envoy John Kerry directs oil and gas companies to embrace hydrogen production and transportation opportunities.
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Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA focused on ESG investing
New York-based Cornerstone Capital Group specializes in sustainable investing.