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State Threatens Multimillion Penalty Against BlackRock

BlackRock has been issued a legal warning by the U.S. state of Mississippi over "false and misleading statements to Mississippi investors" tied to its...

SEC Adopts Final Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures

The new rules will provide “consistent, comparable and decisions-useful information,” says SEC Chair Gensler.

Why Wall Street Firms Are Flip-Flopping on Climate

JPMorgan, State Street and Pimco pulled out of an international coalition of money managers pushing big companies to address climate issues.

Investors Pull Billions From Sustainable Funds Amid Political Heat

All in all, it was the “worst calendar year on record,” wrote Alyssa Stankiewicz, Morningstar’s director of sustainability research.

Controversial Biden ESG Rule Stands

A Biden administration rule that allows employee retirement plans to consider ESG issues when investing has survived a legal challenge.

The ESG Conversations You Need to Prepare For

Regardless of your opinions on ESG, it has staying power. Here’s how to discuss it intelligently with clients.

Is Investing in Climate Change Worth It?

It'll be a 'bumpy ride’ but the economic tailwinds are compelling, says the co-founder of a climate-focused investing platform. ‘It’s going to be a bumpy ride’ but the economic tailwinds are compelling, says the co-founder of a climate-focused investing platform.

Climate Initiatives Take Beating This Year

There are many reasons, but the political backlash against ESG wasn’t one of them.

Larry Fink’s Bet on Saudi Oil Money Is Also His Latest ESG Woe

Lately, BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink has been forced to defend — and even de-emphasize — his stance on ESG investing.

Green Banks Tackle Affordable Housing and Climate Change Crises

The nation's two-dozen green banks are beginning to make it easier for private investors to support a variety of projects.

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Stress Is Mounting for Working Women: Deloitte

Burnout is being fueled by inflexible return-to-office mandates coupled with lack of support in the office and at home.

Raymond James Welcomes Tampa, Fla., Financial Advisor With $125M

Sloane Fox and her practice, Sloane Financial Planning in Tampa, Fla., previously were affiliated with Merrill Lynch.

U.S. Annuity Sales Hit First Quarter Record of $113.5B, up 21%

Fixed-rate deferred annuities dominated in the first quarter with $48 billion in sales, 42% of the total annuity market.

Business Groups Sue FTC to Stop Noncompete Ban

The suit called the ban “a vast overhaul of the national economy, and applies to a host of contracts that could not harm competition in any way.”

FTC Issues Ban on Worker Noncompete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission says employers can no longer, in most cases, stop their employees from going to work for rival companies.

Inspire Investing’s newest faith-based ETF surpasses $100M AUM in 11 days

The new Inspire 500 ETF offers access to U.S. large cap, “biblically screened companies” at the lowest price point available.

Biden Rule Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million Workers

The new Biden rule goes even further to extend overtime pay than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court.