Advisers call for tech investment to improve ESG understanding

This is according to research from Ortec Finance among 100 advisers during June 2023. Nearly all (98%) advisers said they are "increasing their focus" on ESG credentials in their investment portfolios, while more than a third (36%) have said they have seen a dramatic increase in client focus. Meanwhile, 98% of advisers have said that ESG issues are at the forefront of clients' considerations when looking at their portfolios. The research also found that 96% of advisers said clients are avoiding companies that have a harmful impact on the environment or contribute to climate change....