What’s In A Name? The SEC Notes A Lack Of Consistency In ESG Treatment Across Investments And Funds

On April 9, the Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert to highlight observations from its recent exams of investment advisers, registered investment companies, and private funds offering ESG products and services. The Division expressed concern over the variability and imprecision of industry ESG definitions and terms, stating that it could “create confusion among investors if investment advisers and funds have not clearly and consistently articulated how they define ESG and how they use...
By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

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