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.
Global Institutions Are Slow Adopters of ESG: Study
By Ginger SzalaConsultant CoreData found that most of these firms' ESG adoption is limited to negative and positive screens.
August 27, 2019
Clients Want Out of Gun-Related Stocks? Here's Some AdviceMorningstar's Jon Hale discusses what funds do and don't have exposure to firearms and how advisors can help clients understand their options.
August 27, 2019
Top BDs of 2019: Lightning Round Q&AIndie broker-dealer execs sound off on the Fed, the markets, ESG investing, Tim Hockey's exit and more.
August 23, 2019
Gun Holdings of 9 Big Fund FirmsAs You Sow research shows, these stocks represent less than 1% of assets, but that could still be problematic for some investors.
August 21, 2019
Robos Cutting Rates on Savings Accounts, Adding SRI PortfoliosInvestors should read the fine print on their websites to get the latest APYs for savings accounts.
August 19, 2019
Top CEOs Say It's Time to Look Beyond Maximizing Shareholder ValueThe Business Roundtable has declared that corporations should serve all stakeholders, including employees and customers.
August 16, 2019
Investors Want ESG, but Advisors Are the Missing Link: StudyWhile 75% of advisor clients view ESG investing positively, only 30% have discussed it with an advisor, Allianz Life finds.
August 15, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann Buys Stake in Impact Investing Robo-AdvisorThe firm has invested in robo-advisor startup Newday Financial Technologies.