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Will Canada import America’s anti-ESG campaign?
Opinion: The backlash has limited prospects for four reasons
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- July 26, 2023 July 26, 2023
- 15:00
Understanding Canada’s proposed climate finance taxonomy
The goal is to create a common language for the issuance of financial instruments
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
- 16:10
Tidal wave of ESG disclosure rules will trigger flight to quality
Opinion: Investors want leadership in sustainability, and transparency will help them find it
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- February 13, 2023 February 13, 2023
- 15:00
Here comes the “S” in ESG
As a constellation of social risks emerge, research points to opportunities for investors
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- November 16, 2022 November 30, 2022
- 16:15
Quebec climate strategy shows the risks of net-zero tunnel vision
The province is granting mining claims to battery mineral exploration in conservation zones
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- October 19, 2022 October 18, 2022
- 15:00
Four reasons why ESG is here to stay
Supportive market forces outweigh growing pains
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022
- 12:00
Does nuclear power belong in ESG funds?
Although highly divisive among investors, nuclear represents an important transition fuel
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- April 26, 2022 May 25, 2023
- 16:02
Successes, challenges and next steps in responsible investing
RIA CEO reflects on developments and urges advisors to start conversations
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- November 9, 2021 November 10, 2021
- 16:40
An advisor’s short guide to greenwashing
How three factors are contributing to rising concerns about greenwashing in the investment industry
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- August 10, 2021 August 10, 2021
- 16:00
Three key ESG trends advisors need to be aware of
How stewardship, impact measurement and net zero are shaping the RI space
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 14:45
Six sustainable finance trends to watch in 2021
Environmental and social issues are expected to dominate proxy season, and ESG disclosure standards are on the way
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 15:17
The acute impact of Covid-19 on digital wealth transformation
The pandemic has made digital transformation a top priority
- By: David Reeve
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 15:00
Why diversity and inclusion are important for investment analysis
Four concrete reasons why D&I is important from an investment management perspective
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- October 19, 2020 October 20, 2020
- 16:50
Now is a moment for action
How investors can advance racial justice in their portfolios
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
- 16:00
ESG and Covid-19: Four market trends
Social issues move front and centre as ESG funds prove their mettle
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 16:53
Why some ESG funds hold oil and gas stocks
There are inclusionary and exclusionary approaches to responsible investing
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- January 31, 2020 March 6, 2020
- 15:53
Research shows investors value sustainability
Study finds causal evidence that retail investors will move assets into RI funds if it is made easier to do so
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- October 11, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 15:19
New diversity data coming for responsible investors
Upcoming disclosure requirements will provide a wealth of diversity data that goes beyond gender
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- August 16, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 15:55
Sustainable finance: three things advisors need to know
What is sustainable finance, and what does the recent report from Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance mean for advisors?
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- June 21, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 13:49
Gender lens investing
Men hold the vast majority of board seats and CEO positions in Canada. Gender lens investing aims to close the gap.
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- April 26, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 16:00
Impact investing goes public
Growing awareness of social and environmental problems has laid the foundation for impact investing
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- March 1, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 16:00
Retail investors join institutions on climate concerns
Ignoring the financial risks related to climate change no longer is a viable option for investment professionals
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- January 7, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 06:00
A tipping point for responsible investing
Responsible investing now accounts for a majority of assets under management in Canada
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- November 5, 2018 November 16, 2019
- 09:00
Busting the RI performance myth
A growing body of evidence shows that responsible investments perform just as well, if not better than traditional investments
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- September 10, 2018 November 16, 2019
- 06:00