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Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now
April 4, 2025
AI Stocks to Buy Now – includes analysts’ top 15 small and 3 large-cap stocks that may interest ethical investors.…Continue readingPodcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US
September 26, 2023
“The granular information required by the EU could feed litigation in the U.S. if the disclosures appear false or misleading,…Continue readingThe EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US
Is there ever a case for defence stocks in sustainable funds?
September 24, 2023
“City minister Andrew Griffith and defence minister James Cartlidge recently said it is perverse that the defensive sector is being…Continue readingIs there ever a case for defence stocks in sustainable funds?
SEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing
September 22, 2023
“On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published new rules to prevent greenwashing in mutual fund names… The latest SEC…Continue readingSEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing
Insider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study
September 19, 2023
“Insider selling on the part of top executives and directors at some public companies spikes in the weeks after they…Continue readingInsider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study
A Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing
September 19, 2023
“When can sustainable investing be counterproductive? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management,…Continue readingA Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing
Net zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG
September 17, 2023
“Behavioural economist Dr. David Lewis explains the backlash ESG is facing in North America, and suggests how to counter it.”…Continue readingNet zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG
Governance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists
September 15, 2023
“The ‘G’ of ESG has become the top priority for investors in 2023, although there has been an overall drop…Continue readingGovernance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists
Avoiding Stranded Assets: risk aversion in oil development
September 15, 2023
“Carbon Tracker has long warned of the risk of investing in future stranded assets; i.e., assets that fail to generate the…Continue readingAvoiding Stranded Assets: risk aversion in oil development
A More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing
September 15, 2023
“The effectiveness of sustainable investing has been challenged, with critics like Tariq Fancy describing it as a mere placebo. Amidst…Continue readingA More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing
Nature, our most precious asset
September 10, 2023
“The ECB’s recent research estimated that approximately 72% of companies in the euro area are highly dependent on nature, while…Continue readingNature, our most precious asset
The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US
September 10, 2023
“The EU’s comprehensive new ESG disclosure requirements will force many multinationals with operations in Europe to decide how much information…Continue readingThe EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US
Surveys show continued ESG support among investors globally
September 8, 2023
“ESG investing remains strong globally among institutional investors, according to separate surveys released Wednesday by BNP Paribas and Barclays.” [COMMENTARY] The…Continue readingSurveys show continued ESG support among investors globally
Breaking up with ESG is hard to do
September 8, 2023
“Republican politicians aiming to punish Wall Street firms over sustainable investing policies that they say are hurting everyday Americans are…Continue readingBreaking up with ESG is hard to do
The State of Climate Disclosure and Governance
September 5, 2023
“Climate and environmental disclosure and governance are not new topics; however, coincident with the heightened concerns about the impacts of…Continue readingThe State of Climate Disclosure and Governance
Barclays Warns of Bond Risk Few Creditors Are Pricing Right
September 5, 2023
“The risk in question is the failure of countries to adequately protect their natural capital, putting water, air and soil…Continue readingBarclays Warns of Bond Risk Few Creditors Are Pricing Right
ESG in Mid-2023: Making Sense of the Moment
September 1, 2023
“But despite a heavy stream of opinion pieces, the business case for incorporating non-financial metrics into an evaluation of a…Continue readingESG in Mid-2023: Making Sense of the Moment
The SEC May Be Overstepping Its Authority In ESG/ Climate Related Disclosure Standards
September 1, 2023
“The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce Climate Related Disclosure requirements in October 2023. Even before announcement, concerns…Continue readingThe SEC May Be Overstepping Its Authority In ESG/ Climate Related Disclosure Standards
Wellington, Franklin Templeton Move Up in ESG Commitment Level
August 31, 2023
“In a recent report, Morningstar shared analysis of 108 firms around the world, broken down as shown in the chart…Continue readingWellington, Franklin Templeton Move Up in ESG Commitment Level
Exploring the Role of AI in the Evolution of Socially Responsible Investing
August 31, 2023
“Imagine a future where socially responsible investing (SRI) blends seamlessly with artificial intelligence, creating an unprecedented synergy that pushes boundaries…Continue readingExploring the Role of AI in the Evolution of Socially Responsible Investing
UK Watchdog Cracks Down on Junk Carbon Offsets as Stranded Assets Surge
August 31, 2023
“The comments follow an investigation published last week in the journal Science, which found that the vast majority of a…Continue readingUK Watchdog Cracks Down on Junk Carbon Offsets as Stranded Assets Surge

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Key Recent News & Commentaries

Podcast: AI Stocks to Buy Now

The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US

Is there ever a case for defence stocks in sustainable funds?

SEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing

Insider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study

A Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing

Net zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG

Governance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists

Avoiding Stranded Assets: risk aversion in oil development

A More Impactful Strategy for Sustainable Investing

Nature, our most precious asset

The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US

Surveys show continued ESG support among investors globally

Breaking up with ESG is hard to do

The State of Climate Disclosure and Governance

Barclays Warns of Bond Risk Few Creditors Are Pricing Right

ESG in Mid-2023: Making Sense of the Moment

The SEC May Be Overstepping Its Authority In ESG/ Climate Related Disclosure Standards

Wellington, Franklin Templeton Move Up in ESG Commitment Level

Exploring the Role of AI in the Evolution of Socially Responsible Investing

UK Watchdog Cracks Down on Junk Carbon Offsets as Stranded Assets Surge

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