Demand for sustainable investing wanes amid doubts

This is according to Schroders' UK Financial Adviser Pulse Survey, which was conducted between 2 May and 16 May 2023 among 180 advisers from 150 firms. The number of advisers witnessing an increase in clients asking about sustainable investment options over the past 12 months has dropped from 51% in November 2022 to 32%. The research found that nearly half (49%) of advisers believe that performance challenges have been the biggest factor impacting client appetite for sustainable solutions over the last 12 months. More than a third (37%) said there is increased scepticism around sus...