ESG Archives | Page 8 of 9

Products | October 25th, 2018

Investment Product and Service Launches

BlackRock Launches Multiple ESG Funds and Tools; Fingage Managed Account Solution Added to LT Trust Recordkeeping Platform; Franklin Templeton Acquisition...

Investing | October 22nd, 2018

U.S. Demand Grows for ‘Safe ESG’ via Fixed-Income Vehicles

There is still not very much discussion in the U.S. about fixed-income investments pursuing ESG themes, according to BlueBay Asset...

Investing | October 9th, 2018

U.S. Institutional Investors Changing Views of ESG Investing

A global survey of institutional investors found more in the U.S. said ESG factors can be a source of alpha...

Investing | October 8th, 2018

Institutional Investors Increase Use of ESG Investing

Forty-three percent incorporate ESG factors, up from 22% in 2013.

Investing | October 3rd, 2018

Arnerich Massena Makes Economic Case for ESG Investing

Responsible practices and policies have been shown to serve corporations better in the long run, strengthening their ability to meet...

Products | September 27th, 2018

Investment Product and Service Launches

Capital Group adopts PFaroe; Reliance Trust chooses Northern Trust to support CITs; Vanguard introduces low-cost ESG ETFs; and more.

Investing | September 26th, 2018

Plan Sponsors Need the Right Motivations for Choosing ESG Investments

Political motivations and investor recommendations can result in choosing a low-performing investment for a retirement plan.

Products | September 6th, 2018

Investment Product and Service Launches

T. Rowe Price closes Emerging Markets Stock Fund; Fidelity merges active and passive funds in new TDF suite; SSGA decreases...

Investing | August 10th, 2018

GAO Explores Why Few Retirement Plans Embrace ESG Investing

GAO says in other cases where plans may face complexity, such as selecting a target-date fund or monitoring pension consultants,...

Investing | June 25th, 2018

Cerulli Analysts Tackle Tough Topic of ESG ‘Materiality’

While not a new concept, materiality is essential to efficiently integrating ESG factors into the investment process; it all boils down to...

Opinions | June 22nd, 2018

Social Investing and ERISA Plans: The Context Is Significant

Thomas White, partner at Rimon Law, discusses how plan sponsors should consider ESG investments following the DOL’s latest guidance.

Investing | June 20th, 2018

PSNC 2018: Investment Lineup Construction and Design

There are a number of investment vehicles to consider when drafting a plan menu that best suits the plan's participants.

Compliance | April 24th, 2018

DOL Issues More Guidance Related to ESG Investing in DC Plans

In a new Field Assistance Bulletin, the DOL clarifies how ESG investment considerations should be made under ERISA if ESG...

Products | March 29th, 2018

Investment Products and Services Launches

JULY adds Stadion ETF to platform; Nationwide increases fund offerings with new ETF; and Fairpointe Capital releases ESG-centralized approach.

Reader Responses | March 26th, 2018

SURVEY SAYS: Socially Responsible Investments in DC Plans

The Department of Labor (DOL) has paved the ways for inclusion of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-screened investments to be...

Investing | February 22nd, 2018

Institutional Investors Were Prepared for Market Volatility

Investors surveyed by Natixis cited strategies they've been using to diversify their portfolios.

Investing | January 25th, 2018

With Sustainable Investing Pledge, Voya Joins Industry ESG Debate

Voya Investment Management has pledged to adopt six basic principles to promote and support the use of environmental, social and...

Products | January 18th, 2018

Investment Products and Services Launches

American Century releases first ETFs, and Putnam reveals two ESG fund offerings.

Investing | January 18th, 2018

NYC Pension Fossil Fuel Divestment Sparks ‘Modern ESG’ Investing Debate

ACCF agrees theoretically with the possibility that environmental and social factors are materially important to institutional investments, instead accusing New...

Investing | December 4th, 2017

ETF Growth Trends Highlight ESG, Strategic Beta

Findings suggest the opportunity is ripe for smart beta ETF products, but more industry education is needed.

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