New report finds increasing interest in funds that consider the environment and social responsibility
The ETFs track global and emerging market indices
Total assets in ESG exchange-traded products hit a record of nearly $25 billion in January
The Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative promotes responsible investment
Responsible investment perceived as the ‘right thing to do’
The firm finds clients are increasingly interested in sustainable investing
Some in the investment industry are using outdated models to gauge the wide-ranging impacts of climate change, says panelist at RI event
The investment firm will engage with 30 companies on ESG issues
Although institutional investors have long embraced ESG factors, retail assets in RI-branded funds have tripled since 2015
The new guidance from global regulators comes amid increasing investor demand for ESG disclosure