Newsmakers
De Blasio Calls on NY Pension Funds to Divest Guns and Ammo Investments
Former NYC mayor cites gunmaker investments held by the state’s two largest pension funds.
Tag: Guns
Regulation
Connecticut Moves to Embrace ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Gun Divestment Policy
State treasury plans to divest from civilian gun manufacturers to mitigate the national gun violence crisis.
Newsmakers
New Zealand Super to Divest from Seven Gun Companies
Christchurch shootings, tighter firearm laws make for a quick decision from fund’s guardians.
Newsmakers
Yale Blocks Future Gun Investments
Endowment confirms adoption of new firearm policy, introduced in the spring.
Newsmakers
CalSTRS to Put Pressure on Gun Retailers
New plan would force Kroeger, Walmart to pull firearms from shelves or face divestment.
Regulation
Teachers Federation Calls Out Gun Investors
Group releases list of asset managers investing in assault weapon manufacturers.
Asset Allocation
BlackRock to Exclude Gun Makers, Sellers in New Funds
The firm also said it would engage directly with gun makers and retailers.
Calif. Treasurer Calls for Assault Weapons Divestment
John Chiang urges institutional investors to divest from sellers of military-style weapons.
Asset Allocation
Mass. Bill Calls for Firearms Divestment
Proposed legislation would require state pension to dump firms that sell firearms and ammunition.
Asset Allocation
Connecticut Considers Gun Divestment
State treasurer says she may ‘divest or not make further investments in gun companies.’
Newsmakers
California Treasurer Urges CalSTRS to Drop Gun Sellers
$213.7 billion fund owns shares in at least three public firms that make and sell guns and ammunition.