News & Commentaries
DOL’s Final ESG Rule Appears Slightly Softer Than Proposal.
“The final version of the regulation emphasizes the importance of using only ‘pecuniary’ factors in the assessment of investment options within tax-qualified retirement plans, rather than expressly limiting the use of environmental, social and governance themed investments.” [COMMENTARY] It’s unfortunate for US retirement account investors that the current US administration is so centered on 19th…
Does selling ‘stranded assets’ lower global carbon levels?
“The likely outcome is that less climate-conscious firms will buy these carbon-intensive assets at cheap prices, motivated by the ability to secure above-average returns. So while offloading assets reduces an individual company’s carbon footprint and potentially enables it to reach net-zero by 2050, it is likely that this will not provide a net benefit to…
DOL’s Final ESG Rule Appears Slightly Softer Than Proposal.
“The final version of the regulation emphasizes the importance of using only ‘pecuniary’ factors in the assessment of investment options within tax-qualified retirement plans, rather than expressly limiting the use of environmental, social and governance themed investments.” [COMMENTARY] It’s unfortunate for US retirement account investors that the current US administration is so centered on 19th…
Does selling ‘stranded assets’ lower global carbon levels?
“The likely outcome is that less climate-conscious firms will buy these carbon-intensive assets at cheap prices, motivated by the ability to secure above-average returns. So while offloading assets reduces an individual company’s carbon footprint and potentially enables it to reach net-zero by 2050, it is likely that this will not provide a net benefit to…
How gold can be a major player for socially responsible investing.
“It is both possible and practical to own gold that is responsibly sourced: science, technology, and public and regulatory focus are improving the industry and standards of sourcing and production are recognised as paramount when buying any form of gold asset in seeking to ensure adherence to socially and environmentally responsible values.” [COMMENTARY] Investing in…
Sustainability Initiative: Bank for International Settlements.
“Worldwide, central banks and regulators have slowly implemented new policies and initiatives to reduce their exposure to climate risk. Leading the way is the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which, in 2017, took up the challenge of introducing a corporate bond investment pool that screens investments according to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.” [COMMENTARY]…
