Sustainability not a priority for 66% of UK retail investors
‘There is a reluctance to sacrifice investment performance or pay higher fees’
‘There is a reluctance to sacrifice investment performance or pay higher fees’
Clients will be able to invest in green bonds, renewables and energy transition
It provides access to companies in Europe, Australasia and Far East
While 31% report clients have increased contributions to equities over the last year
As it prepares to bolster MPS range with responsible and sustainable portfolios
But £1.7trn is still invested in schemes that are not aligned with climate change targets
Principles for Responsible Investment are aimed at helping put ESG into practice
As 55% of Brits say they aren’t aware of or don’t understand the terms
As most believe that COP26 has been a significant driver of demand for sustainable investments
To give its clients access to personalised information about the climate impact of their investments
‘While ethical investing does not have to be a race to the bottom on costs, charges do matter’
It will have a higher weighting to equities for investors seeking long-term growth