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.
Which Countries Have the Most Sustainability-Focused Companies?
By Bernice NapachMorngstar's sustainability atlas rates the stock indexes of 46 countries for sustainability, ESG and carbon risks.
October 02, 2018
Most Institutional Investors Use ESG in Investment Approach: SurveyAn RBC survey found institutional investors felt it was a fiduciary duty to use ESG, and many believe ESG outperforms.
October 02, 2018
Shareholder Support for ESG Proposals Rose This Proxy SeasonA report finds divergence between institutional and retail investors on some topics.
October 01, 2018
Impact Shares Partners With UN to Launch New ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, PGIM Investments launched a second high-yield bond ETF.
October 01, 2018
California Bans All-Male Boards at Its Public CompaniesAt any public company based in California, one or more female directors will be mandated by the end of 2019, according to a new law.
September 28, 2018
How Climate Change Affects Stocks & BondsAccording to a Nuveen report, addressing climate change risk is critical to adding alpha while reducing risks.
September 28, 2018
Global Institutions Launch Tobacco-Free Finance PledgeIn conjunction with the pledge launch, MSCI introduced a suite of global stock indexes that exclude tobacco-related investments.
September 27, 2018
State Street to Vote Against More Directors at Male-Only BoardsAlmost 1,000 boards still lack even one female director; bank will give companies three years to find women candidates.