New SEC senior advisor will specialize in climate change, ESG
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-02-01T21:34:00
The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission has created a new senior policy advisor position on climate change and ESG, another signal the agency will prioritize both areas under a Biden administration.
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