Category: News and Commentaries

“Some advisors appear to be overestimating their knowledge. Advisors’ demonstrable knowledge was similar regardless of their self-assessed knowledge levels. Of…Continue readingStudy Shows Canadian Financial Advisors are Comfortable Engaging With Clients on ESG, but Subject Matter Knowledge Is Limited.

“Corporate Knights’ 2022 ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations is based on a rigorous assessment of nearly 7,000…Continue readingThe 100 most sustainable corporations of 2022.

“The European Central Bank has suggested that the proposed EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) become mandatory for all green…Continue readingThe European Central Bank’s vision for green bond standards forgoes inclusivity.

“‘The people running public pension plans these days like to boast about their ‘ethical’ investment policies, for example when it…Continue readingOpinion: Do ‘ethical’ pension funds have a private equity problem?

“Without state intervention and global standards, the environmental, social, and governance movement is a recipe for greenwashing and corporate deception.”…Continue readingCan Global Regulators Save the ESG Movement From Itself?

“The above findings should not lead to questioning whether ESG strategies can offer substantial value to investors. Instead, they suggest…Continue readingThe Non-Performance Benefits of ESG Investing.

“While this list is a great starting point for any potential ESG investors, it’s essential to supplement it with your…Continue reading4 Best ESG Stock Screeners.

“As of December 29, US giants Exxon and Chevron had added 48 per cent and 40 per cent respectively in…Continue readingESG shares underperform oil and gas in 2021.

“Scores of new funds are claiming to practice environmental, social and governance investing, but their managers are failing to put…Continue readingToday’s widely adopted ESG ratings and net-zero pledges are mostly worthless, two pioneers of sustainable investing say.

“The Standards are intended to address current issues with ESG investing, such as inaccurate disclosure practices, and aim to support…Continue readingCFA Institute Publishes First Global ESG Disclosure Standards.