Tag: ESG

Asset Allocation June 30, 2020

Is Setting ESG Standards Too Puzzling? Get Wide Feedback, SASB Says 

If the rules seem subjective or unworkable, a good alternative for companies is to ask outside groups for their input, the sustainability advisory group suggests.

Regulation June 25, 2020

DOL Proposal Will Chill ESG Corporate Pension Investing, Advocates Say

The proposed federal rule takes a dim view of sustainable investing that’s not focused solely on returns.

June 25, 2020

COVID-19 Creates New Factors for Due Diligence and ESG

Positive returns correlated to company behavior could be predictive for future pandemics.

Alternatives June 10, 2020

Calvert Will Score Companies on ESG to Add to Its Funds

To make the grade for its separate accounts, companies must be in the top third for at least one sustainability metric.

Alternatives June 9, 2020

ESG ETF Investing ‘Should At Least Double’ This Year, Says Industry Savant

Investor interest has jumped amid challenges in the coronavirus crisis and George Floyd protests.

Asset Management Culture June 5, 2020

Mellody Hobson: Incentivizing Better Racial Relationships

Using investments to improve the world.

Alternatives June 4, 2020

Racism Is an ESG Problem, Says Calvert CEO

The leader of the responsible investing group said investors must demand actionable outcomes from businesses.

Pensions June 3, 2020

CDPQ Reports Solid Year of Progress Despite Missing Return Target

Fund misses benchmark by 1.6%, but reports substantial progress in international markets, liquidity, and stewardship.

Asset Management Culture May 28, 2020

Fighting Climate Risk More Popular in Finance Industry Boardrooms, Survey Says

In GARP poll, 90% of boards were involved in sustainability efforts.

Alternatives May 22, 2020

SEC Recommends Creating Disclosure Framework for ESG Investments

Investment committee finds current ratings to be too confusing for investors and aims to create a firmer standard for reporting ESG metrics.

Alternatives May 21, 2020

ESG Proves to Be Safe Haven During Times of Turmoil

Research from BlackRock, Bank of America shows ESG outperformed during Q1 market meltdown.

Asset Allocation March 23, 2020

Prudential Financial Launches Green Bond with $500 Million

Firm becomes first US insurance company to enter the $250 billion green bond market.

Alternatives March 19, 2020

Investors ‘Double Down’ on Alts Amid Market Turmoil

Market concern is increasing investors’ appetite for alternative assets.

Risk March 13, 2020

San Francisco Pension Pledges to Go Carbon Neutral by 2050

The city employees’ retirement system joins others around the world who’ve promised to do the same.

Research March 9, 2020

Norway’s Pension Giant Calls for Improved ESG Metrics

$1.07 trillion fund is focusing on climate and money laundering issues.