The pushback against sustainable and ESG investing has presented a key challenge for asset managers and asset owners. Responsible Investor covers the impact of political pressure on the industry
LATEST ESG BACKLASH NEWS
Democrats slam ‘inappropriate pressure’ on credit ratings firms in ESG probe
Coalition of Democrat attorneys general write to SEC disputing Republican complaints on ESG integration in credit ratings.
ESG round-up: Deloitte agrees DOJ settlement over DEI probe
Maryland pension fund steps up support for ESG proposals – NGOs push Norway on ethical framework for state fund – ADB launches finance initiative at COP17.
US Republicans target Big Four auditors over ‘climate activism’
Letter led by Nebraska attorney general Mike Hilgers raises concerns over auditors' support for climate initiatives including defunct NZFSPA.
‘Trump Accounts’ for children set to exclude ESG funds
Treasury secretary slams ‘political activism’ and ‘ideological agendas’ as government consults on eligibility guidance for child funds.
Investors concerned over SEC ‘abdication’ of no-action process
CalSTRS questions decision of US Securities and Exchange Commission to step back from process it's 'best placed to arbitrate'.
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