“The SEC’s 2021 report, which is based on exams of ratings firms, said that by adding ESG factors, ratings firms…Continue readingU.S. markets regulator flags risks for ratings firms in ESG boom.

“Firms with high sustainable investing scores earn rising portfolio weights, leading to short-term capital gains for their stocks — realized…Continue readingGreen Stocks Have Lower Returns but Less Risk.

“Sustainable investing is hardly a ‘craze,’ asThe Wall StreetJournalheadline called it. Crypto is a craze; SPACs are a craze; day-trading…Continue readingWhat The Wall Street Journal Missed About Sustainable Investing.

“Auditors need to stay abreast of the evolving issues and reporting requirements connected to ESG or they risk leaving themselves…Continue readingHow does ESG impact the function of audit?

“Both Citi and BlackRock see potential downsides to withdrawing their funds from fossil fuel companies. And it’s not all about…Continue readingWall Street blunts momentum of fossil fuel divestment.

“Not all professional fund buyers are happy with passive funds being repurposed as sustainable.” [COMMENTARY] When funds switch their goals,…Continue readingSwitch to ESG indices has not pleased all European investors.