News & Commentaries
December 2019
No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing concerns. “The materials for this battery are able to be extracted from seawater, laying the ground for less-invasive sourcing techniques than current material mining methods. Just as promising as this new battery’s composition is its performance potential. In initial tests, it proved…
November 2019
MSCI arms all investors with ESG ratings of 2,800 top firms. “The ratings provider said in a statement it had made public on its website the ratings on the companies in its All-Country World Index .MIWD00000PUS ‘to help … identify the most financially relevant ESG risks and opportunities.’” [COMMENTARY] This is good news for all…
October 2019
New Podcast: Best Food Funds, Water Stocks, and Much More! 2019 RIA Canada Investor Opinion Survey. “The report also shows 79% of respondents would like their financial services provider to inform them about responsible investment (RI) options. However, only 23% of respondents have been asked by their provider if they are interested in RI.” [COMMENTARY]…
September 2019
ii launches UK’s first rated list of ethical funds. “ACE 30 is interactive investor’s new rated list of ethical funds for retail investors wanting to better align their investments with their personal values.” [COMMENTARY] This list makes ethical investing easier for some Brits. ii launches UK’s first rated list of ethical funds, by Jemma Jackson,…
August 2019
Eurex Hails Success of ESG Futures. “Eurex said environmental social and government futures have reached 235,000 traded contracts and peaked at €782m ($871m) in open interest since launching six months ago.” [COMMENTARY] This article illustrates the maturity of ESG today. I find the ESG Eurex futures market intriguing. Eurex Hails Success of ESG Futures, by…
July 2019
Good news for Canadian ethical and sustainable investors–the new RI Marketplace. “The RI Marketplace makes it easy to find responsible investment products, services, and advice.” [COMMENTARY] Wonderful new site where — among many options — investors can find Canadian mutual funds, ETFs, etc., that reflect their values. RI Marketplace, July 25, 2019, Responsible Investment Association,…
