News and CommentariesMorningstar’s Jon Hale: Advisors’ ESG ‘Wave-Off’ Is History. March 11, 2022May 1, 2023admin“Speaking with Barron’s Advisor, Hale says sustainable-fund active managers may need to tweak their approach to continue outperforming. He weighs…Continue readingMorningstar’s Jon Hale: Advisors’ ESG ‘Wave-Off’ Is History.
News and CommentariesThe failed promise of ESG and the Wall Street Journal. March 9, 2022May 1, 2023admin“In a just-published series of critical articles in The Wall Street Journal, columnist James Mackintosh outlines the ‘failed promise’ of…Continue readingThe failed promise of ESG and the Wall Street Journal.
News and CommentariesWill Financial Advisors Need to Become JEDI Masters to Retain their Clients? March 7, 2022May 1, 2023admin“GenderSmart recently created an investor toolkit that applies an impact lens of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). Financial advisors…Continue readingWill Financial Advisors Need to Become JEDI Masters to Retain their Clients?
E-NewsletterFebruary 2022 Newsletter February 27, 2022May 2, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Latest Podcasts: The Stocks Topping ESG Rankings. And More… And, Beat Inflation With…Continue readingFebruary 2022 Newsletter
News and CommentariesESG Funds’ Lack Truth in Labeling: Study. February 27, 2022May 1, 2023admin“94 funds had ‘ESG’ in their names yet 60 of those earned a ‘D’ or an ‘F’ on one or…Continue readingESG Funds’ Lack Truth in Labeling: Study.
News and CommentariesThere is no silver bullet for ESG standardisation. February 23, 2022May 1, 2023admin“The ESG mobilisation of capital faces the Sisyphean challenges of political loggerheads and the slow crawl towards commercial-scale data.” [COMMENTARY]The…Continue readingThere is no silver bullet for ESG standardisation.
News and CommentariesESG Investing Needs to Expand Its Definition of Materiality. February 23, 2022May 1, 2023admin“What should the S in ESG refer to? It is logical to assume that it refers to social outcomes associated…Continue readingESG Investing Needs to Expand Its Definition of Materiality.
News and CommentariesThe Evidence Mounts Against Active Share. February 22, 2022May 1, 2023admin“Active share is a measure of how much a fund’s holdings deviate from its benchmark index, and funds with the…Continue readingThe Evidence Mounts Against Active Share.
News and CommentariesHow Does Incorporating ESG Relate to Fiduciary Duty? February 22, 2022May 1, 2023admin“In ourannual survey of attitudes towards responsible investment, institutional investors cited fiduciary duty as the top reason for incorporating ESG…Continue readingHow Does Incorporating ESG Relate to Fiduciary Duty?
News and CommentariesReport: Meet the top 200 companies investing in a clean energy future. February 16, 2022May 1, 2023admin“The Clean200TM is an educational tool intended to give individuals the ability to research companies that are effectively balancing people,…Continue readingReport: Meet the top 200 companies investing in a clean energy future.