There are five niches that will be its future.

The proposal would lay out formal steps for setting up less-complicated funds.

One manager’s new group of funds will launch in collaboration with leading nonprofits.

ESG goes mainstream

If approved, the funds will exclude investments in alcohol, tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels and nuclear power.

The fund provides access to China-based companies committed to implementing the digital ledger technology. Plus; other launches.

If project goals are exceeded, these offerings provide an extra interest payment.

Morningstar has launched a variety of tools aimed at helping planners and their clients adjust to what the CEO refers to as “the new normal.”

The firms are seeking to tap into the growing demand for ethical investing.

Industry leaders weigh in on key issues, including technology advancements, the increasing focus on ESG and developments in ETFs.