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A Republican makes a case for ESG and sustainable investing
Despite attacks on environmental, social, and governance data being used, one former Congressman said he is hopeful about climate investing.
SEC actions hint at looming “AI washing” crackdown
Recent moves against issuing firms and money managers show some parallels to the regulator's early crypto focus.
Reflection Asset Management founder offers new twist to ESG debate
A fund manager offers an alternative now that values-based investing has become politically weaponized.
Vanguard switched from anti stance to help push Musk’s pay package
Note reveals how the indexing giant changed its opinion on the $56B payday and Tesla’s proposed incorporation in Texas.
BlackRock gives anti-ESG investors a proxy voting option
A policy from a proxy advisor new to BlackRock's voting choice program opposes "stakeholder capitalism" proposals.
BlackRock kills 15 funds, including remote-work ETF
The biggest sustainable investment manager in the US is also cutting six such products.
Fossil fuels, food, and farming – investors need to look through the same lens
The travails of meatpacking company JBS is a warning to investors, who must stay attuned to the risks associated with similar stock.
Big asset managers silent over ESG backlash
Regulatory uncertainty, performance, and politicization has discouraged some advisors and fund shops.
Investors want ‘more personalization’ when it comes to ESG
Greenwashing scared off many investors but advisor says the key is helping clients gain a deeper understanding of what matters to them.
BlackRock leads the pack on climate transition: Morningstar
Asset manager revealed as 'incontestable leader' in key ESG factor.
Senators push back against SEC climate rule
More than 30 senators are supporting a measure that would overturn the regulator’s climate disclosure rule.
ESG investment battles recede as geopolitics take center stage
The number of client phone calls regarding environmental, social and governance investing has steadily diminished, some advisors say.
Clean energy investors won’t be impressed by G-20 nations’ inaction
Even the leading countries' climate ambitions have stalled.
West Virginia stops banking with Citi, Northern Trust, over fossil fuels
The state treasurer added four financial services firms to a list of those ineligible to provide banking services to the state because he says they 'boycott' the fossil fuels industry.
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar
Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.
Sustainability-linked bond market worth $280B isn’t working
Report from CBI says most are not aligned with global climate goals.
Environmentalists, conservatives sue SEC over climate rule
If anyone needed proof that many groups are unhappy with the rule, both the Sierra Club and US Chamber of Commerce have filed court papers.
US heavy industries to get billions in decarbonization grants
More than $6B could be awarded to projects that cut emissions.
