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Safeguarding Americans’ Financial Futures From Climate Change

This blog explains the importance of a rule proposed by the Department of Labor that would make clear that retirement plan managers can consider climate risks when making investment and proxy voting decisions.

Gabriel Malek and Michael PanfilOctober 29, 2021

Blog/News Article Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities Risk Management

Washington and Wall Street Must Act Now to Protect Americans’ Financial Futures From Unfolding Climate Change Harms

This blog highlights eight recent actions by federal regulators to address climate risks to the U.S. financial system.

Michael Panfil, Stephanie Jones and Gabriel MalekOctober 25, 2021

Agency Filing Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Comments on Department of Labor Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights Rule

These comments argue that DOL's Proxy Voting Rule fails to consider evidence that ESG investing is a valid investment strategy.

Jayni Hein, Alex Song, Michael Panfil and Sarah LadinOctober 5, 2020

Agency Filing Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Comments on Department of Labor Financial Factors Rule

These comments argue that DOL's Financial Factors Rule fails to consider the vast evidence that ESG investing is a valid investment strategy.

Jayni Hein, Jessica Rollen, Vickie Patton and Michael PanfilJuly 30, 2020

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

Trump Administration’s 401(k) Rule Ignores ESG as Core Driver of Financial Performance

This article discusses DOL's amendment to ERISA and highlights evidence that ESG and climate risk are relevant to investment decisions.

Thomas Murray, Ben Ratner and Gabriel MalekJune 29, 2020

Department of Labor

Safeguarding Americans’ Financial Futures From Climate Change

Washington and Wall Street Must Act Now to Protect Americans’ Financial Futures From Unfolding Climate Change Harms

Comments on Department of Labor Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights Rule

Comments on Department of Labor Financial Factors Rule

Trump Administration’s 401(k) Rule Ignores ESG as Core Driver of Financial Performance

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