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Letter comes as lawmakers introduce ESG rules for financial advisors and workplace pensions

The latest developments in sustainable finance

Move is at odds with other public pension funds in the state and NYC, which have committed to exiting fossil fuels

What do investors and lawyers think of the growing trend for banning or forcing divestment?

Influential investor body welcomes Biden’s pressure on DOL to roll back Trump-era ESG rules for workplace pension schemes

Move comes just days after Kathy Bardswick is named chair of new Sustainable Finance Action Council

The group has launched workstreams on reporting, stewardship and regulation

As North America prepares for the energy transition, investors must confront this growing risk in the oil and gas sector

Exxon’s upcoming AGM will be one of the most significant since the advent of modern responsible investment, says Edward Mason. Shareholders cannot afford to let it pass without taking a stand.

The SEC has confirmed climate reporting plans by the end of the year, but what should they look like? And can the US still find a seat at the table when it comes to global developments?