Entries tagged “esg investing and compliance”
Latest News on ESG Regulations and Investing
im-report Debbie A. Klis · May 11, 2021
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a key discussion point in the asset management industry, with many managers incorporating ESG considerations into the investment processes. In 2019, ESG investment funds increased by $70 billion while traditional equity funds saw an outflow of $200 billion. ESG investments continue to increase in comparison to “traditional” equity…
SEC Announces Enforcement Task Force Focused on Climate and ESG Issues
im-report Debbie A. Klis · March 10, 2021
On March 4, 2021, the SEC announced the creation of a Climate and ESG Task Force in the Division of Enforcement to led by Kelly L. Gibson, the Acting Deputy Director of Enforcement (the “Task Force“) The Task Force’s purpose is to better police the market, pursue misconduct, and protect investors, according to Kelly L.…
2020 in the Rear-View Mirror: Key Takeaways Applicable to Private Investment Funds and Private Offerings
im-report Debbie A. Klis · January 8, 2021
In 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) renewed its focus on private investment funds while easing limits on private placements generally. As the SEC observes, private fundraising easily surpasses public fundraising including with respect to private investment funds. The following discussion recaps a few of the key developments affecting private offerings, private funds and…