Is greenwashing a big problem for the financial advice market?
As HNWs admit scepticism and mistrust are preventing them from investing in green and social impact funds
ESG
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Advisers set sights on sustainable and responsible funds
But FE Fundinfo stats show their performance has tailed off in the last two years
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EU watchdogs eye changes to Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation
Comments wanted by 4 July 2023
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46% of UK investors eye funds focused on reducing carbon emissions
‘We see this trend gathering substantial pace over the next few years’
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ESG investing ‘experiencing significant growth’ in Middle East
Region is undergoing a generational shift changing how private clients operate
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SJP unveils responsible investment training programme
To help its advisers integrate best practices when dealing with clients
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How advice businesses can integrate ESG strategies
As regulators emphasise the need to address sustainability concerns
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Advisers demand more ESG training
Opportunity for asset managers and product providers to bridge the knowledge gap
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‘Misleading’ tobacco claims land Vanguard with greenwashing fine
Firms ‘must be able to substantiate the full exclusion’ of investments
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What are the ESG opportunities for advisers?
Morningstar CEO says the investment strategy has the ‘potential to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives’
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How ESG has changed the investment industry
‘There’s no turning back’
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Just 1% of advisers trust funds’ sustainability claims
But most agreed that ‘investments should make a positive difference as well as a financial return’