News and CommentariesThe Performance of Socially Responsible Investing: A Review September 27, 2023September 27, 2023admin“Our research indicates that SRI do not result in worse returns and seem to perform similarly to standard assets, but…Continue readingThe Performance of Socially Responsible Investing: A Review
News and CommentariesESG ETFs fail to shine over past 10 years September 26, 2023September 27, 2023admin“Exchange traded funds investing on the basis of environmental, social and governance criteria have not beaten the market over the…Continue readingESG ETFs fail to shine over past 10 years
News and CommentariesThree-quarters of firms globally are not ready for new ESG rules, KPMG finds September 26, 2023admin“Stricter European Union, U.S. and global rules are being introduced, mostly in time for the 2024 reporting season, to replace a…Continue readingThree-quarters of firms globally are not ready for new ESG rules, KPMG finds
News and CommentariesThe EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US September 26, 2023admin“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
News and CommentariesIs there ever a case for defence stocks in sustainable funds? September 24, 2023September 26, 2023admin“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?
News and CommentariesSEC Says ESG Funds Must Invest ’80 Percent Rule’ in Fight Against Greenwashing September 22, 2023admin“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
News and CommentariesInsider trading from top corporate executives spikes after audits, per U. of Minnesota study September 19, 2023admin“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
News and CommentariesA Sustainable Future: Professor Kelly Shue, Yale University School of Management, on Counterproductive Sustainable Investing September 19, 2023admin“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
News and CommentariesNet zero and its discontents: behavioural economist David Lewis on ESG September 17, 2023admin“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
News and CommentariesGovernance tops global investors’ sustainable investment priority lists September 15, 2023admin“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