Investment management 'not fit for purpose' in delivering sustainable wealth creation
The overall business model of the investment management industry needs to be reengineered to deliver sustainable wealth creation that spans decades, not quarterly targets, says the 300 Club.
In a white paper published today (17 February), the global sustainable investment pressure group said the industry's business model was not fit for purpose and called for all links in the investment chain...
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