DOL halts enforcement of final rule on ESG investments

Ignoring ESG criteria, one industry professional said, "made about as much sense as telling someone planning a trip they can't look at a map."

By Alan Goforth | March 10, 2021 at 05:11 PM

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Recently published final rules on "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" and "Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights" will not be enforced, the Department of Labor announced on March 10.

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