Catastrophe bonds are being hailed as the next frontier for socially responsible investing. Such debt, which insures against natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and pandemics, is gaining traction with investors looking to brandish their ethical credentials. Proponents say the notes fit the bill because they provide humanitarian relief and spread the cost of protection.… Continue reading Interest in Disaster Insurance Grows as ESG Fund Assets Surge
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Climate Change Emerges as a Compliance Focus for SEC
Securities regulators are sharpening their focus on whether asset managers that tout funds as socially responsible are picking stocks that align with that cause, and whether the firms support environmentally-friendly policies at companies they have invested in. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that it plans to boost examinations of such fund managers this… Continue reading Climate Change Emerges as a Compliance Focus for SEC
Providing Timely ESG Information Is Becoming More Crucial for CFOs
Providing frequent updates about the sustainability of their business is becoming more crucial for finance chiefs, as analysts and investors increasingly rely on this information when evaluating a company’s outlook and its creditworthiness. There aren’t yet sweeping global regulatory frameworks that force swaths of companies to report their performance in terms of environmental, social and… Continue reading Providing Timely ESG Information Is Becoming More Crucial for CFOs