Asset managers to face more scrutiny on ESG issues

Pedro Gonçalves
Pedro Gonçalves
clock 02 March 2021 • 4 min read
NGO ShareAction has released new research outlining the current state of real-life leading practice by asset managers on core ESG topics
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NGO ShareAction has released new research outlining the current state of real-life leading practice by asset managers on core ESG topics

Demands on asset managers to consider ESG issues and adopt greater transparency has prompted ShareAction to publish a leading practices report, so that investors can compare the practices of their chosen firms with leaders in the industry.

The report states that current leading practice is still "a world away from what is needed of the sector" and that a 'gold standard' for responsible investment requires investors to take account of the...

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