News & Commentaries
Americans believe sustainable funds can offer higher returns.
“The Schroders survey found only 4% of respondents wouldn’t invest because they fear worse performance.” [COMMENTARY] What a turnaround! When Americans were asked in all previous years a similar question the answers would’ve been completely the reverse! It was the widespread belief among investors that ethical-sustainable–ESG investing would underperform. This change of understanding among investors…
Canada’s Responsible Investment Week October 26-30. Theme: Diversity and Inclusion in the Investment Industry.
“D&I Week is a week of education and insights for investment professionals to advance diversity and inclusion in their organizations and their portfolios. Join us for 10 live, interactive webcasts with industry leaders and virtual networking.” [COMMENTARY] Canada has a week every year devoted to the promotion of ethical, sustainable, and responsible investing. This year’s…
The Performance of Stocks with the Worst ESG Scores.
“Investors underestimate the negative consequences of high environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, and underreact to prior negative ESG events. High ESG risks destroy shareholder value.” [COMMENTARY] The research described in this article is worth reviewing and understanding for all investors.The Performance of Stocks with the Worst ESG Scores, by Larry Swedroe, September 21, 2020,…
The Performance of Stocks with the Worst ESG Scores.
“Investors underestimate the negative consequences of high environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, and underreact to prior negative ESG events. High ESG risks destroy shareholder value.” [COMMENTARY] The research described in this article is worth reviewing and understanding for all investors.The Performance of Stocks with the Worst ESG Scores, by Larry Swedroe, September 21, 2020,…
BlackRock Reaffirms Commitment to ESG Investment Standards.
“At the annual Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said that by the end of this year, 100% of its portfolios will integrate ESG metrics, up from 70% at the end of April, Financial Planning reports.” [COMMENTARY] As the world’s largest asset manager with $7.4 trillion in assets, BlackRock is setting the…
European ESG Disclosure Requirements for Asset Managers.
“A new European regime on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector will come into force from March 2021, after first being announced in 2018 during the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance.” [COMMENTARY] As covered previously, these new requirements will make it easier for investors to understand individual fund strategies and goals.European ESG Disclosure…
