ESG Goals Still Prevalent in Executive Incentive Plans, WTW Reports
Among S&P 500 firms, 77% still included at least one ESG metric in 2024.
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11 Republican AGs Sue BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard in ESG Case
The 11 states, led by Texas, allege the asset managers have been undercutting coal companies and driving up electricity prices.
Lisa Gomez Expects Fiduciary and ESG Rules to Face Reversals Under New Administration
The assistant secretary of labor said she was on a ‘farewell tour’ while speaking at the PLANADVISER 360 conference.
How Plan Advisers Are Reacting to Trump Election Win
Retirement plan advisers weigh in on post-election market impacts, retirement strategies and the overall economic outlook.
Missouri Court Strikes Down Anti-ESG Rules
A district court judge put a permanent injunction on rules that required advisers to disclose any time they made decisions...
5th Circuit Appeals Court Sends DOL ESG Case Back to Texas Court
A challenge to the 2022 Department of Labor ESG rule on 401(k) plan investing returns to a Texas district court...
DOL’s ESG Rule Challengers Cite Chevron Reversal
Challengers of the rule that allows environmental, social and governance factors to be considered in investment decisions cited the overturning...
Biden Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Steel, EVs
The tariffs affect many industries, but are relatively small in scope.
401(k)s to Match the Mission
Just Futures has brought to market a value-driven retirement plan investing model it says is especially in demand by nonprofits.
BlackRock’s Non-ESG Funds Are Still ESG, Mississippi Order Says
Mississippi alleges that BlackRock misled investors and should be fined millions.
DOL Defends ESG Rule Against 5th Circuit Appeal
The challenge to the DOL’s ESG rule continues at the appellate level.
19 States, Sierra Club Have Common Dispute: SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
Republican state attorneys general and the environmental advocacy group are, for different reasons, suing the SEC to overturn its recent...
401(k) Litigation Continues At ‘Fever Pitch’
Euclid Fiduciary’s litigation summary shows a dip in lawsuits in 2023, but signs of an uptick this year.
House Judiciary Committee Issues Subpoenas to BlackRock, State Street for ESG Documents
The Republican-controlled committee alleges collusive behavior against the fossil fuel industry by asset managers participating in climate-related initiatives.
Shareholder Rights, ESG Rules Begin Friday
The new rule will permit the use of ESG considerations in exercising of shareholder rights.
Biden Expected to Sign Continuing Resolution
The resolution would prevent a government shutdown and keep the DOL funded through February 2.
House Republicans Propose Budget Bill That Would Repeal DOL Rules
Budget proposal for the DOL would prevent the regulator from implementing its ESG rule, independent contractor status and proposals on...
Navigating ESG: Surveying the Landscape
Knowledge about ESG, integration and greenwashing remains low, according to experts at a PLANADVISER event.
Navigating ESG: Forward Thinking
Panelists discuss how new ESG issues will inform investors’ focus and opportunities going forward.
Assessing Regulations and Best Practices for ESG Investing
ESG experts discuss the current regulatory and business landscapes regarding ESG reporting and investing.