Regulation
What do New China Tariffs Mean for U.S. Industries?
Biden’s new tariffs are unlikely to seriously disturb global markets, sources say.
Tag: ESG
Asset Allocation
Irony: BlackRock, Shunned by U.S. Energy-Producing States, Teams Up With Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia
The kingdom, one of the top producers of carbon-based fuel, and the asset management kingpin form an investment partnership.
Asset Allocation
What Do Allocators Like in Choosing Hedge Funds?
A thumbs-up for long-short and market neutral, and down for ESG and crypto, says Agecroft Partners.
Risk
Private Capital Fundraising Tilts Toward the Big Guys
Slowdown in number of firms pulling in fresh money means more for the top 10 funds, Preqin says.
Regulation
Mississippi Seeks to Fine BlackRock Over ESG Funds
The state’s order claims that the asset manager misled investors in marketing non-ESG index funds.
ISS ESG Unveils Climate Reporting Requirement Dataset
The new information is available via DataDesk, part of an evolving suite of climate solutions that allow users to analyze climate risk exposure.
Research
Research Grant Contest Announced for Studying ESG Investing
Principles for Responsible Investment wants to find out how decarbonizing and other similar goals are working out in the Global South.
Risk
Texas Fund’s BlackRock Pullout Marks Latest Anti-ESG Broadside
A Republican-led backlash, including laws to undermine sustainability efforts in 17 states, may be having some results.
Asset Allocation
Truce Over: Texas School Fund to Ax $8.5B in BlackRock Investments
Despite seeming goodwill blooming with GOP officials in Texas, the asset management firm still draws ire due to ESG considerations.
Risk
AI Privacy, ESG Alts and Other Investing Themes for 2024
ISS unit lists 10 trends that sustainability-oriented investors should watch.
Risk
How Should ESG Backers Deal With Fossil Fuel Users?
A panel of sustainability supporters outlined strategies to get carbon emitters to change.
Regulation
Agricultural Interests Voice Opposition to SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
The agricultural industry has long been among the chief opponents of climate disclosure, particularly scope 3 disclosure.
Regulation
Anti-ESG Politics Affects Names More Than Strategies
While campaigns may have succeeded in shifting ESG naming conventions, their impact on actual investing strategies has been far more muted.
Pensions
New York City Pension Funds Report Calls 2023 ‘Difficult Year’ for Shareholder Proposals
Climate-related initiatives struggled due to a ‘well-funded backlash’ from conservative interest groups.
Pensions
Norway’s KLP Pension Announces Divestments From Gulf Countries Over Human Rights
The exclusion was the fund's eighth such announcement this year.