Advisers have said that clients are asking about ESG the same amount compared to a year ago, a Professional Adviser poll has shown.
Our latest PA Asks asked if clients are asking more or less about ESG than this time 12 months ago. Results revealed that 55% of respondents said the same, 36% said less, 3% said more and 6% said they did not know. One pundit said their clients "have never asked about ESG" and only one or two mention socially responsible investing. "Most clients don't really care," added another. "Interesting since the Russian invasion of Ukraine I have heard more comments that weapons companies can be a source for good." One industry respondent stated that "99% of clients do not seem that bothe...
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