Despite pushback in U.S., investing to promote environmental, social and governance causes remains popular among young and women investors, says UBS co-head of global investment management.

Even after more than three years of Republican-led attacks against environmental, social and governance investing, the strategy is still "extremely important," according to RBC BlueBay Asset Management.

Dutch pension fund PFZW has dropped a $17 billion mandate with BlackRock, citing concerns over climate risk and sustainable investing priorities.

Seventeen Democratic state officials urged major asset managers to prioritize long-term risks like climate change, rejecting Republican efforts to curb ESG investing.

High net worth clients who want increased customization and tax-loss harvesting possibilities might benefit from direct indexing, but financial advisors say it isn't right for everyone.

The impact of President Trump's push against diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the SEC remains murky, according to a watchdog report.

The founder of Tulsa Innovation Labs is calling for changes to draw more investments from civic-minded financial advisors and clients in their local communities.

Critics including President Trump are ramping up the pressure on large corporations to drop their programs. But others doubted the firms' sincerity all along.

Despite a flurry of executive orders targeting renewable energy, fossil fuels and environmental policy, advocates say many companies and countries are continuing ESG and DEI initiatives. But they might not be calling them that.

An airline's 401(k) fund used BlackRock as its asset manager. The case could open the floodgates.