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Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)
220 posts
ESG Funds’ Lack Truth in Labeling: Study
94 funds had 'ESG' in their names yet 60 of those earned a 'D' or an 'F' on one or more ESG criteria
February 27, 2022
‘Significant Uptake’ of TDFs Continues to Transform DC Market: NEPC Survey
16th annual survey examines current plan investment trends, features and innovations; shows defined contribution plans seeking flexible features, ESG
February 16, 2022
Department of Labor Seeks Comment on Climate-Related Retirement Risks
The RFI enables the public to help inform any potential future departmental work to secure retirement savings
February 11, 2022
Advisors Eye Digital Technologies to Spur 2022 Growth
FSI and Broadridge release study highlighting independent advisor growth opportunities
February 1, 2022
ESG Expansion Continues with Vanguard’s ‘Positive Impact Fund’
'It should help to channel more capital towards companies driving positive change'
January 19, 2022
BlackRock’s Fink Defends ESG Agenda, Says It’s Not ‘Woke’
'The tectonic shift towards sustainable investing is still accelerating'
January 18, 2022
FSOC: Climate Change an ‘Emerging Threat’ to Financial System
Council released its annual report Friday, which also highlights recommendations to strengthen regulation of cryptocurrency and cybersecurity, among other topics
December 17, 2021
401k Advisors: Plan Sponsors Need to Hear Your Value Proposition
Voya Investment Management survey finds DC specialists have opportunity to further demonstrate the value they provide plan sponsors
December 14, 2021
Republicans Slam ‘Woke’ ESG 401k Fiduciary Requirements
'It imposes a de facto mandate on fiduciaries of retirement plans, requiring them to consider ESG factors that are not supported by DOL's own regulatory impact analysis
December 13, 2021
ESG Investments Will Skyrocket by 2030: Report
Yet 'greenwashing' has emerged as a key reputational risk that firms must address
December 2, 2021