ESG backlash

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

Congress

‘Trump Accounts’ for children set to exclude ESG funds

Treasury secretary slams โ€˜political activismโ€™ and โ€˜ideological agendasโ€™ as government consults on eligibility guidance for child funds.
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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'.

GPIF to assess managers against new stewardship expectations

Japanese pension fund giant to undertake 'stewardship assessments', paying 'close attention' to use of artificial intelligence.
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Democrat financial officials launch bid to save US shareholder proposals

Thomas DiNapoli and For the Long Term join investor bodies in proposing reforms to Rule 14a-8 as SEC mulls own changes.
Washington DC, USA - January 13, 2018: US United States Securities and Exchange Commission SEC entrance architecture modern building sign, logo, american flag, looking up sky, glass windows reflection

SEC climate rule rescission โ€˜betraysโ€™ US investors, says Herren Lee-backed group

Ex-commissioner signs submission alongside former general counsel, law professors, opposing planned revocation of rules.

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