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Bitcoin jumps as much as 10%, then slides after BlackRock's ETF clarification

Bitcoin reversed an earlier gain of as much as 10% after BlackRock said that its application for an exchange-traded fund that invests directly in the cryptocurrency is still under review.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023

A Bitcoin ETF is a near certainty by January as SEC folds its cards

The SEC won't appeal its court loss to Grayscale. This means a crypto ETF is coming—but whether it will be a big deal remains to be seen.

Fortune · Oct 16, 2023

Liz Weston: Someday your boss could help you save for emergencies

Companies have long helped their workers save for retirement through 401(k)s and other workplace plans

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Aust shares sink as US bond yields hit multi-year high

Soaring US bond yields are pressuring equities as markets digest the probability that interest rates will stay higher for longer.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Aligned Climate Capital is donating 3% of the profits from its new venture fund to climate organizations

New York-based Aligned Climate Capital is planning to donate 3% of the carried interest from its upcoming venture fund to climate organizations.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2023

Oklahoma pension board votes to retain financial advisors, including BlackRock

An Oklahoma law passed in 2022 required the state treasurer to maintain a list of businesses ineligible to do business with the state due to ESG investing policies. But the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System’s board voted on Aug. 23 to retain its current roster of financial advisers, including businesses…

Ballotpedia · Sep 17, 2023

Climate activists kick off rallies against fossil fuel in week of action in New York

Protests were a preview of planned marches in the city ahead of United Nations’ climate ambition summit on 20 September

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023

Walmart CSO says the trouble with ESG is it's 'become a boogeyman' but the Fortune 500 giant is 'addressing the things that matter'

Speaking at Fortune's Impact Initiative, GE's Roger Martella said, “We cover the topics that are part of ESG, but we don't really use those silos internally."

Fortune · Sep 13, 2023

California veto referendums will look different next year

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 13, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 13, 2023

BlackRock and Vanguard were once ESG’s biggest proponents–now they seem to be reversing course

Major financial firms have adopted ESG to keep up with the times–but they also saw this as an opportunity to make lots of money.

Fortune · Sep 13, 2023