Majority of advisers believe sustainable investing does not compromise returns - Square Mile

The research found a greater acceptance of RI, even when it could lead to underperformance, with 61.3% of advisers claiming their clients would be willing to sacrifice their returns in order to achieve their RI aims. Half (54%) of advisers said their clients had expressed an interest in investing in a specific RI theme, particularly climate change, which came out on top. Many clients also wished to exclude certain criteria, such as fossil fuels (41%) and tobacco-manufacturing companies (27%), according to three-quarters of surveyed advisers. The research also found that incorporation ...