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A Labor Department rule puts spotlight on ESG in retirement plans

Nov. 6, 2020 by Anthony DeCandido

As investors increasingly focus on environmental, social and governance issues in the corporate sector, an important question remains: What is the true purpose of ESG? Is it to drive returns, or to simultaneously do right by society? Along with that question has come concern over fiduciary responsibility. Do investors hold up their legal and ethical ... READ MORE >

Oil prices show unprecedented volatility in 2020, and a path to recovery remains uncertain

Sep. 4, 2020 by Anne Slattery

The unprecedented imbalance the oil market has experienced for much of 2020 has garnered extraordinary responses from both oil producers and policymakers. Oil and gas companies have been forced to reposition themselves during the downturn in order to prepare for a comeback. Oil prices in the first half of 2020 were volatile, with West Texas Intermediate ... READ MORE >

How ESG is affecting the real estate and construction industries

Mar. 5, 2020 by Scott Helberg

As public pressure builds for industries to adhere to environmental, social and governance standards, the real estate and construction industries are no exception. The European Union, for example, has passed many regulations that require proper ESG planning and disclosures for real estate businesses. While ESG may not carry the same weight yet in the ... READ MORE >

As ESG accreditation evolves, don’t forget the Principles for Responsible Investment

Feb. 11, 2020 by Anthony DeCandido

As socially responsible investing has grown in recent years, so too have the number of organizations looking to create some sort of accreditation for investors. Groups like the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board, the Global Reporting Initiative and CDP Global are looking for ways to provide a sort of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval that reassures ... READ MORE >

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