Socially Conscious Investing
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Ultra-rich want wealth to make a difference
September 20, 2019
Many UHNW clients no longer have to be convinced of the merits of impact investing
The simple strategy boosting Bill Gates’s fortune
September 17, 2019
The Microsoft founder, whose wealth totals $106 billion, has $60 billion of his assets in equities.
BlackRock, Vanguard accused of opposing shareholder efforts on climate
September 17, 2019
The two asset managers voted against at least 16 climate-related shareholder proposals on which their vote in favor would have given the measures majority support
Rich families pour wealth into ESG investments
September 16, 2019
More family offices are poised to integrate ESG and impact as millennial heirs inherit fortunes.
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably
September 13, 2019
The 41% who said they have invested in companies or funds targeting positive social and environmental outcomes is close to the 47% who said they check product packaging to ensure sustainability.
Vanguard social-investing error prompts funds to check controls
August 22, 2019
The mishap raises new questions about how ETF managers monitor the indexes that underlie their portfolios.
ESG data getting better as the market matures
August 21, 2019
In one indication of how rapidly the market is evolving, S&P Dow Jones launched the S&P 500 ESG Index in January.
Faith-based funds attract loyal investors
August 20, 2019
It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
August 13, 2019
Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.
Vanguard put shares of gun maker in a gun-free ETF
August 12, 2019
Mistake occurred in the FTSE index the ETF tracks; Vanguard says it is considering additional controls.
