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State Street and DWS drop ESG from S&P 500 ETFs to align with fund naming rules
State Street Global Advisors and DWS have removed ESG from the names of their S&P 500 ESG ETFs to comply with sustainability product naming rules in Europe and the UK.
The $4.7bn SPDR S&P 500 ESG Leaders UCITS ETF (500X), the $1.7bn Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG UCITS ETF (SNPE) and $3bn Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight ESG UCITS ETF (XZEW) will all see ESG removed from the name following the outcome of a consultation from the index provider S&P.
The move comes after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its guidelines on ESG fund naming rules in October 2024, setting a November deadline.
Meanwhile, the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Regulations (SDR) had stated the rules are set to come into effect on 2 December but recently granted ‘temporary flexibility’ until 2 April for firms to comply with the rules.
The changes to the ETFs are:
In a shareholder notice, DWS said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the investment objective, investment policy, risk profile and fees of each fund remain unchanged.
“Each fund remains subject to the disclosure requirements of a financial product under Article 8 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).”
All changes to the funds will take effect on 10 February.
MSCI also renamed over 100 ESG indices in order to comply with the new fund naming rules in September last year.
State Street and DWS have announced that they will be dropping the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) designation from their S&P 500 ETFs in order to align with fund naming rules. The decision comes after regulators raised concerns about the use of ESG in fund names, citing potential confusion for investors.Both State Street and DWS have stated that the underlying holdings of the ETFs will not change, and that they remain committed to sustainable investing principles. However, the removal of the ESG designation will bring the funds in line with regulatory guidelines and ensure transparency for investors.
The move has sparked a debate within the industry about the importance of ESG criteria in investment decisions, with some arguing that the designation is essential for identifying socially responsible funds. However, others believe that the focus should be on the actual impact of the investments rather than the label.
Overall, State Street and DWS’s decision to drop ESG from their S&P 500 ETFs highlights the evolving landscape of sustainable investing and the need for clarity and consistency in fund naming practices. Investors should continue to monitor developments in this area to ensure that their investments align with their values and objectives.
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Group It- Card Game for Improving Category Recognition and Naming, Speech Therapy Tool, ABA, ESL
Price: $18.99
(as of Dec 24,2024 16:04:49 UTC – Details)
Group It is a fast-paced card game that gives children lots of practice in labeling categories and improves vocabulary. The game has special cards which add an element of chance and surprise. The game was designed by a speech therapist to help actual clients meet their language goals. Children asked to play over and over again and parents and other therapists really enjoyed playing Group It in session or at home. Most importantly, clients gained fluency in naming categories in a really short time, which proves once again that children learn best when they are having fun!
Quick paced fun card game that gives children lots of practice in labeling categories
Tried and true- designed by a speech therapist and loved by clients, parents, and teachers
Quick and effective as a practice drill but a lot more fun! Children beg to play again!
Learn to label 41 categories and subcategories!
Can be used in second language programs to gain fluency in labeling categories in the second language.
Durable laminated cards – made to last!
Ages 4 -8 , 2 + players
suitable for kindergarten and first grade classrooms, special education, speech therapy, ESL, and autism programs
Group It is a fun and engaging card game that can be used as a speech therapy tool, in ABA therapy, or in ESL classes to help improve category recognition and naming skills.How to play:
1. Shuffle the deck of cards and place them face down in a pile.
2. Each player takes turns drawing a card from the pile and naming items that belong in the same category as the item on the card. For example, if the card shows a picture of a dog, the player could say “cat, bird, fish” as items that belong in the category of animals.
3. If a player is unable to name an item that belongs in the same category within a certain amount of time, they must draw another card.
4. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.Group It is a versatile game that can be adapted for different skill levels by adjusting the categories or adding additional rules. It’s a great way to practice category recognition and naming skills while having fun with friends or in a therapy session.
Try out Group It today and see how it can help improve your category recognition and naming skills!
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