Adviser’s clients want more ESG labels on their investment funds as they look to “make a positive impact with their money”, delegates heard
Speaking at The Investing and Saving Alliance's Big Picture Conference 2023 today (21 June), Newton Investment Management global head of sustainable investment Therese Niklasson and Aviva Investors global head of ESG investments Mirza Baig outlined the importance of sustainability when investing. Niklasson said the terminology around ESG can become confusing, adding: "ESG has been hijacked in parts of the world and misunderstood". Newton Investment Management is currently doing training with sustainability staff to help them better understand the responsibilities around ESG. "There...
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