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Investing Compass: How investors should actually think about ESG
Markets
Investing Compass: How investors should actually think about ESG
ESG is often seen as a way to feel good about what you're investing in. We speak to Morningstar Director of Equity Research, ESG - Adam Fleck. He...
Mark Lamonica | 30 May 2023
Greenwashing explained
Funds
Greenwashing explained
Morningstar's Hortense Bioy on how to spot greenwashing and how to avoid it.
Hortense Bioy | 14 September 2021
Australia's sustainable funds market is growing at a blistering pace
Funds
Australia's sustainable funds market is growing at a blistering pace
The momentum of sustainable fund launches has lifted significantly since 2015.
Christopher Franz | 11 August 2021
Sustainable investing landscape for Australian fund investors: Q1 2021
Funds
Sustainable investing landscape for Australian fund investors: Q1 2021
Flows to Australian sustainable investments remain robust. Sustainable fund fees competitive.
Grant Kennaway | 05 May 2021
Larry Fink’s words versus actions on sustainable investing in 2021
Markets
Larry Fink’s words versus actions on sustainable investing in 2021
Larry Fink turns up the environmental-social-governance dial in his annual missive to CEOs. We think BlackRock means business. 
Jackie Cook | 15 February 2021
How to be "good" with your money
Personal Finance
How to be "good" with your money
Investors are increasingly considering how sustainable investing may play a part in their portfolios. Here’s a checklist for those looking for help.
Sara Silano | 07 December 2020
What's driving the flows into ESG funds
Funds
What's driving the flows into ESG funds
Morningstar's Grant Kennaway explains why sustainable funds are increasingly popular and why they're performing well. 
Emma Rapaport | 19 November 2020
Which fund groups lead on ESG?
Funds
Which fund groups lead on ESG?
A new metric from Morningstar helps investors gauge which asset managers take ESG to heart.
Hortense Bioy | 18 November 2020
What is ESG?
Funds
What is ESG?
From climate change to workers' rights, ESG is a big part of the investing world. We're at the Morningstar whiteboard board to explain what it means...
Holly Black | 16 November 2020
Should ESG funds hold mining stocks?
Funds
Should ESG funds hold mining stocks?
Investors may have to consider mining companies in their portfolio, despite their history of controversies.
Emma Rapaport | 29 September 2020