Third of advisers report growing SRI demand

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ALMOST a third of IFAs have seen growing demand for socially responsible and ethical funds in the last six months.

The findings of a survey carried out by pollsters NMG Research showed 30pc of advisers fielded more requests for information on ethical investing. However, 60pc of IFAs said interest in the funds had remained static over the period. Many, though, foresee growth in the sector. A further 45pc of those polled said they expected interest in this type of investment to increase during the next year, but they also believed more choice was needed. Nearly 30pc of more than 200 advisers questioned said there was not sufficient choice in the market – despite its growth through the launc...

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