The sands are shifting when it comes to responsible investing, writes Jean Raby, chief executive officer of Natixis Investment Managers.
Year after year, our research shows investors are concerned about issues that go beyond financial statements. They want to own companies that reflect their beliefs and are ethically run. The factors driving this shift are numerous - broader recognition of the themes that are shaping our future, including changing demographics, technological developments and climate change; greater attention and scrutiny from policymakers and regulators; and a generation of younger investors who are more focused on the social impact of their investments. Our research has shown three quarters of inve...
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