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Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing has emerged as a central issue in the Nov. 3 race for Connecticut treasurer. The Connecticut treasurer is responsible for overseeing the financial investment of state monies, including through the state's public pension funds. Connecticut law allows the state treasurer to consider the…

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Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

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Sustainable investing advocate says 'anti-woke' backlash in US won't stop the movement

Maria Lettini already knew about the backlash going on in the United States against ESG investing, which takes the environment, social issues and corporate governance into account, when she took over as chief executive of US SIF last year

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3 Sustainable Investing ETFs for Eco-Conscious Investors

As the ESG investing trend grows, sustainable ETFs have emerged as favorites among eco-conscious investors. Thus, those looking to align their investments with sustainable practices could consider investing in these three fundamentally sound ETFs: American Century Sustainable (ESGY), Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap (NWLG), and Ishares ESG Aware MSCI USA (EGUS). Read…

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3 ESG Stocks for the Environmentally Conscious Investor

As ESG investing becomes increasingly popular, companies like Adobe (ADBE), Salesforce (CRM), and NIKE (NKE) are leading the charge in sustainable practices while delivering strong financial performance. In this article, we’ll explore why these three stocks are the top picks for environmentally conscious investors. Keep reading….

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What Does Greenwashing Mean in ESG Investing?

Greenwashing in the ESG sector has stunted investor participation for years. Regulators continue to enforce disclosure rules on firms to curb misleading marketing practices and hollow ESG claims.

International Business Times UK

Blackrock Warns Of Misleading Statements In ESG Fund Disclosures

BlackRock warns of misleading statements in ESG funds, emphasizing due diligence for investors in the growing ESG investing landscape.

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Economy and Society, January 23, 2024: State attorneys general continue pushback against federal ESG labor rule

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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House committee issues more subpoenas related to ESG practices

The House Judiciary Committee issued more subpoenas last week in its ongoing investigation into whether some finance companies may have violated antitrust laws through their ESG investing practices. The subpoenas include requests for information from the heads of BlackRock and State Street, specifically.

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House committee issues more subpoenas related to ESG practices

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Oklahoma pension board votes to retain financial advisors, including BlackRock

An Oklahoma law passed in 2022 required the state treasurer to maintain a list of businesses ineligible to do business with the state due to ESG investing policies. But the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System’s board voted on Aug. 23 to retain its current roster of financial advisers, including businesses…

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Business schools must step up on sustainable investing education

Sustainable investing takes into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial components. While this form of investing has existed for a long time, ESG has become a hot-button issue due to recent politicization and widespread public misconceptions around what it really entails.

The Conversation

Republican governors sign letter opposing ESG investing in state pension plans

Nineteen Republican governors signed a letter on March 16, 2023, calling for state-level action to oppose the consideration of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in the investment-related decisions of state pension plans. The letter aimed to respond to President Joe Biden’s (D) stated intent to veto a Congressional…

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London must stand firm against the US-led “war on ESG”

ESG investing is a key plank of the financial services sector despite the pushback against “woke capitalism”

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ESG investing is still largely smoke and mirrors

A new study reveals that a handful of big asset and investment managers are responsible for virtually all of the ESG investments in finance.

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House Republicans Launch Assault On ESG Regulations

Hearings focus on climate-related disclosures and proxy advisory services as GOP targets ESG investing

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3 Asset Management Stocks to Buy in June

With the growing private markets, the expanding digital asset management industry, and the rising interest in ESG investing, the asset management industry embraces new opportunities. So, investors seeking potential gains in the industry could consider buying fundamentally strong asset management stocks Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG), Hywin Holdings (HYW), and…

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How boards are responding to investor and political pushback on ESG goals

On the state level, Florida is leading the charge with 18 other states in a movement against ESG investing.

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Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, 2023, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March 2022 in an ongoing fight to tame inflation. These rate hikes have been reverberating through the economy, raising prospects of a recession amid heightened concerns about…

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New Hampshire governor signs executive order prohibiting ESG in state investments

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed an executive order April 11 directing state executive agencies to invest their funds based on expected financial returns (not based on ESG investing criteria), making the state the latest to push back against ESG in public investments. According to NH Journal:

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How environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing controversies can impact fossil fuels

The past few years have witnessed a surge in the popularity and momentum of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing — a form of responsible investing that aligns financial returns with positive environmental and social ones.

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Kansas bill opposing ESG passes legislature

Kansas lawmakers approved a bill on April 6 prohibiting ESG considerations in public pension investments. Some measures that were proposed, like certain restrictions on private ESG investing and on public investments in foreign companies, did not make it into the final bill. The bill was sent to the governor for…

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ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

A new crop of anti-ESG ETF funds offers an alternative to investments that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

Fortune

Biden weighs in on the battle for the soul of Wall Street. Here’s how the president’s first veto will shape the way Americans’ money is managed

ESG investing is inherently apolitical. Investors have a duty to consider all economically relevant and useful information in their investment decisions.

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