ESG
The latest news on investment strategies that focus on environmental, social and governance factors (or ESG investing), socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing.
SEC Moves to Scrap Biden-Era Rule on Climate Risk Disclosures
By Nicola M. WhiteThe 2024 rules, which never went into effect, were "unsound as a matter of policy," the SEC said Friday.
January 15, 2026
DOL's Plan for Alts in 401(k)s Lands at OMBThe proposal is a response to a Trump executive order on the subject.
September 04, 2025
Time Running Out to Secure Green Energy Tax BreaksThe recent tax and spending megabill significantly accelerates the repeal of the Biden-era clean energy credits.
July 23, 2025
Crossmark, Bob Doll Launch 2 Active ETFsThe faith-based investment management firm cited investor demand for active, transparent funds focused on values.
January 23, 2025
Debate: Does ESG Investing Breach Plan Sponsors’ Duty of Loyalty?A Texas court found that American Airlines' plan erred by including environmental, social and governance factors.
December 30, 2024
Vanguard Signs Updated 'Passivity Agreement' to Limit Its Influence on BanksThe pact removes the immediate threat to Vanguard’s ability to buy bank stocks, Vanguard watcher Jeff DeMaso says.
December 11, 2024
Sallie Krawcheck Steps Down From Ellevest, Citing HealthKrawcheck, a former wealth exec at Citi and Morgan Stanley, will pass the reins to two co-CEOs.
November 27, 2024
BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street Sued by 11 StatesTexas and other states allege the asset managers broke antitrust laws by boosting electricity prices through their investments.