Discretionary fund managers have ramped up their knowledge of ESG integration over the past year with over two thirds (69%) of DFMs now claiming to be clued up on investing responsibly.
This is an improvement on the 52% of DFMs who said they had a good understanding of ESG integration last year, data from Research in Finance shows, and tallies with 57% of DFMs agreeing ESG integration has gone from 'nice to have' to 'must have'. The group's annual UK Responsible Investing Study found that among advisers, 45% of financial intermediaries agree ESG integration is now essential, up from 24% the previous year. Furthermore, 63% of intermediaries said responsible investing could be suitable for their typical client, compared to 45% the previous year. Clients are also bec...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
Signup and gain exclusive members-only insights
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
