Make DEI a mandate, not a check box in financial services industry
Danielle Burns of CNote reflects on the Capitol riots and discusses the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) takeaways for the investing and capital-raising industries.
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Message from Europe: Increased regs will identify greenwashers
These ESG regulations in the UK and European Union are set to take effect in 2021.
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‘Perfect storm’ to push ESG assets to record through 2025
Bloomberg predicts COVID-19 and “green recovery” will push ESG investments to $53 trillion, or one-third of all assets.
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Biden climate agenda aids energy company fundraising
At least $4.4 billion raised in stock offerings in January, including Shoals, Plug Power and Gevo.
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Labor rule on ESG already trimming fund options for retirement plans
Some retirement plan advisers have cut green investing options from 401(k) plans following Trump’s last-minute rule change.
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Fidelity launches ESG friendly tool for advisers
Fidelity’s new technology is designed to help advisers create ESG model portfolios and engage clients with impact investing.
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Biden to act on climate change and energy today
President will issue executive actions asking federal agencies to consider climate change when buying for the government, passing regulations and in national security efforts.
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BlackRock’s Fink tells CEOs to focus on the environment
Disclose how your companies will operate in a net-zero economy, Fink challenged in his annual letter to fellow CEOs.
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Biden White House already showing support for SRI
Emily Lawrence, director of sustainable investing at Northern Trust Asset Management, recommends advisers prepare for more ESG questions from clients and DC plan sponsors in 2021.
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European banks not ready to be transparent on climate exposure
UBS Group said the mandatory disclosures on ESG risk that start next year could soon infludence capital decisions.
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37% of U.S. advisers consider ESG factors in every portfolio
It’s a new year, and hopefully it will be less eventful than the last. For the majority of us, 2020 was definitely unusual, and most, I imagine, are glad it is over. Personally, I do not think I have used the word unprecedented so often!
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Nearly 40% of advisers consider ESG factors in every portfolio
U.S. registers biggest attitude shift in last three years, with about 75% of advisers putting more money into ESG strategies.