CCLA hires Jasper Berens to spearhead ESG intermediary push

Berens, a senior figure in the fund management industry, will lead CCLA's efforts to expand its ESG funds beyond its not-for-profit base through the intermediary market, as well as leading its client relationship team. Berens previously worked as director for management consultancy Stratevolve. Prior to that, he worked as head of distribution for Artemis Investment Management and held various positions at JP Morgan Asset Management. CCLA said that the demand for ESG and requests from the company's clients to invest personal funds with CCLA, has led the company to plan a move towards a...