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‘Expert’ investors value ESG more than novices
INVESTING ESG SEP 29, 2022
‘Expert’ investors value ESG more than novices

A Schroders study, which surveyed more than 23,000 individuals globally, found people seek sustainable investments for multiple reasons.

By ESG Clarity
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
INVESTING ESG SEP 27, 2022
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions

'Attestation' will lead to more reliable data for investors, but there are hurdles to overcome first.

By Emile Hallez
Sustainable bond sales fall far behind 2022 projections
INVESTING ESG SEP 23, 2022
Sustainable bond sales fall far behind 2022 projections

But for sustainability-linked bonds, sales are up 18% year-to-date compared with this time in 2021, according to S&P.

By Emile Hallez
Pension funds fixate on climate change
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 21, 2022
Pension funds fixate on climate change

A survey of pension fund managers responsible for nearly $2 trillion worth of assets shows asset allocation decisions are being driven by a focus on climate change and a search for yield.

By Jeff Benjamin
Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 20, 2022
Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms

The largest American insurance companies have uneven track records with diversity when it comes to selecting asset managers.

By Joanne Cleaver
New ETF centers on carbon trading futures
INVESTING ESG SEP 16, 2022
New ETF centers on carbon trading futures

The Carbon Strategy ETF, which is listed on NYSE Arca, will hold futures contracts on carbon allowances in emissions trading systems in Europe and North America.

By Emile Hallez
US SIF CEO Lisa Woll to step down
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 16, 2022
US SIF CEO Lisa Woll to step down

Woll has been the face of one of the most prominent organizations supporting sustainable investing for 16 years.

By Emile Hallez
Democratic state treasurers blast anti-ESG counterparts
INVESTING ESG SEP 15, 2022
Democratic state treasurers blast anti-ESG counterparts

A group of 13 signed an open letter that calls out moves against ESG criteria being used in investing public money as politically motivated.

By Emile Hallez
Gensler stands ground on climate disclosure despite lawmaker concerns
INVESTING ESG SEP 15, 2022
Gensler stands ground on climate disclosure despite lawmaker concerns

The top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee pressed the SEC chair to scrap an agency proposal to require climate reporting by public companies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
J.P. Morgan adds three active ETFs with ESG themes
INVESTING ESG SEP 14, 2022
J.P. Morgan adds three active ETFs with ESG themes

The firm's other active sustainable exchange-traded fund, Climate Change Solutions, launched in 2021.

By Emile Hallez
Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes

A roundup of the week's fintech news includes Cetera's adoption of Broadridge's new digital communications tool, Orion's reorganization and Morningstar's attempt to make sustainable investing more engaging.

By Ryan W. Neal
Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025
INVESTING ESG SEP 09, 2022
Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025

The industry is looking at younger clients with a focus on millennials and Gen Xers for ESG growth and future investment.

By Emile Hallez
Putnam hires ESG leader from BofA
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2022
Putnam hires ESG leader from BofA

Jackie VanderBrug has been appointed Putnam’s head of sustainability strategy, reporting to CEO Robert Reynolds.

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy
INVESTING ESG SEP 08, 2022
BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy

A group of 19 state attorneys general had demanded answers from the asset manager about ESG.

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock and its ESG woes
INVESTING ESG SEP 07, 2022
BlackRock and its ESG woes

The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.

By Emile Hallez
Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences
INVESTING ESG SEP 06, 2022
Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences

Lower moods are linked with risk aversion, and that might drive people to sustainable funds.

By Emile Hallez
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes

Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.

By Emile Hallez
Calamos plans ESG fund named after NBA star
INVESTING ESG AUG 30, 2022
Calamos plans ESG fund named after NBA star

The fund, bearing the name of Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, would exclude fossil fuels, mining and other activities.

By Emile Hallez
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
INVESTING ESG AUG 29, 2022
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics

Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.

By Emile Hallez