Citi Research poaches head of ESG from M&G

Joins as head of EMEA ESG research

Citi Research has hired former head of responsible investment and ESG at M&G Investments Anita McBain, who joins the firm from 21 September.

In her new role as managing director, head of EMEA ESG research, McBain will work closely with global teams to reinforce Citi's research in ESG as related practices and themes "continue to grow within the asset management industry". ESG, thematic and active ETFs set for strongest growth At M&G, McBain led the integration of ESG into both the internal and external investment process, working alongside the equity and fixed income investment teams, client asset owners and corporates on issues surrounding climate change, along with broader sustainability themes. Prior to this, she held...