Resolving the Conflict Between Fiduciary Duties and Socially Responsible Investing

Abstract

The article focuses on resolving the conflict between fiduciary duties and socially responsible investing (SRI). Topics discussed include the history, trends, and status of SRI, the efficacy of SRI as a method of change, and the conflict between SRI and the fiduciary duties of trustee,s investment advisers, and broker- dealers. A discussion on how fiduciaries can engage in SRI without fear of breaching their fiduciary duties is also offered.