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.
BlackRock, State Street to Expand ESG ETF Offerings
By Bernice NapachThey include State Street's first actively managed ESG ETF, whose application is pending at the SEC.
February 06, 2020
Newday Impact-Investing Robo Adds Strategies Through New PartnershipsFour concentrated portfolios have been added — three equity strategies and one REIT strategy.
February 03, 2020
Opposition to SEC Proxy Proposals GrowsThe latest indications of opposition include a petition signed by over 18,000 individuals and a protest outside SEC headquarters.
January 28, 2020
Defining ESG Investing and Understanding Its UsesA panel of experts on the strategy explain some of the differences.
January 24, 2020
How Climate Change Will Alter the Muni MarketThis year could be the turning point for pricing in extreme weather events.
January 23, 2020
Goldman to Stop Doing IPOs for Firms Lacking Board Diversity"From a governance perspective, diversity on boards is very important," CEO David Solomon told CNBC.
January 23, 2020
New Analytics Platform Screens Investments for ESG FactorsBuilt by a former financial advisor, the platform is intended to help determine how "green" stocks and funds really are.
January 23, 2020
5 ESG Trends to Watch for in 2020: MSCIThe world's largest index provider is calling on all investors to integrate ESG throughout their investment processes.