Schroders launches DC-focused sustainable multi-factor fund
Schroders has introduced a sustainable multi-factor equity fund which aims to help defined contribution (DC) schemes while integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
It comes as a growing number of DC schemes are moving towards integrating responsible investment into their investment processes. The asset manager said the fund will particularly appeal to DC schemes...
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