Julian Howard: As easy as E-S-G

Three years ago, this Bank of America study suggested millennials would put between $15 trillion (£11.8 trillion) and $20 trillion into US-domiciled ESG) oriented investments over the next two to three decades. This approaching wall of money makes holding an ESG-screened index in one of the major markets a valid theme in its own right and one that could complement existing equity themes, such as technology or the rise of emerging markets. Equally, a slew of new indices and product launches are making specific forms of responsible investment more accessible than ever, without compromising...