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| Criticism Mounts Against DOL's ESG Proposal |
| Proposed regulations often generate some controversy, whether they are focused on expansive issues, such as protecting the environment, or on narrower matters, such as the use of certain types of investments within tax-qualified retirement plans. This has certainly been the case for the recent regulation proposed by the Department of Labor focused on restricting the use of environmental, social and governance investing principles within defined contribution retirement plans.
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| Why It’s Hard to Build ESG Consensus |
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A big part of the challenge is that everyone’s view of exactly what constitutes social and environmental responsibility is different.
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| There’s an Untapped Market for ESG Investing |
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More investors than research has shown are interested in environmental, social and governance investing, but most don’t speak out, and many need education to help them invest in what matters to them.
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| ESG and Fixed Income—a Natural Fit |
| Both quantitative and qualitative research suggest bonds issued by companies with favorable environmental, social and governance ratings can offer downside mitigation during periods of market turbulence.
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| Despite DOL’s Proposed Tightening, ESG Can Still Shine |
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It is not all doom and gloom for plan sponsors and participants who want these investments. Here’s what advisers should know about the new rules proposed by the Department of Labor.
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