Category: News and Commentaries

"Data compiled by Arabesque S-Ray show companies that score high in Arabesque’s proprietary ESG rating algorithm outperform lower scoring peers,…Continue readingESG outperforms in European large caps and U.S. small caps.

"A survey of institutional investors, coordinated by Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) and SimpleLogic revealed a disconnect, between the ESG information…Continue readingInvestors′ Search for ESG Risk & Value.

"The launch of the fund is a credit positive event because DWS is the first to bring ESG selection criteria…Continue readingDeutsche Bank Subsidiary Launches ESG Money Market Fund.

"Insurance companies lead the sell-off of coal, oil and gas stocks over climate change and financial fears – oil majors…Continue readingFossil fuel divestment funds rise to $6tn.

"Investing sustainably remains a minor factor in the investment decision-making process despite institutional investors′ expectations it will grow in importance,…Continue readingSustainable investment not core investment consideration for institutional investors.

"The report also found that investment portfolios with high-scoring ESG companies outperformed their benchmarks by between 81 to 243 basis…Continue readingESG Investing Rarely Underperforms the Market, Study Finds.

"The goal was to help asset owners and fund managers better assess opportunities in this market, the United Nations-backed investor…Continue readingPRI develops guide to identifying ‘mainstream′ impact investments.

"CalSavers recently announced the selection of State Street Global Advisors to manage the investment lineup using existing SSGA funds or…Continue reading3 Challenges for Getting ESG Funds Into Retirement Plans.

"Impact investing launches are increasingly shedding the caveat that deep social impact results in a sacrifice of financial returns." [COMMENTARY]Though…Continue readingShould impact investors aim for market returns?

"The report provides best practices and practical steps asset managers can take to develop and enhance sustainable investing strategies." [COMMENTARY]The…Continue readingUS SIF Foundation Releases 2018 Money Manager Roadmap: "Moving Forward with Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing: A Roadmap for Money Managers."