ShareAction study: Investors unhappy with health stewardship

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Investors are unsatisfied with the level of communication they receive from fund management on stewardship in relation to health, ShareAction research has found.

The research from the responsible investment NGO found that 42% of asset owners were unsatisfied" or "very unsatisfied" with the information they receive, while three-quarters said they receive minimal or no information from their fund managers on stewardship in relation to health. Two-thirds said they weren't aware of options to invest in funds delivering positive health impact. DWS rejects greenwashing allegations after SEC and BaFin launch probes Jessica Attard, head of health at ShareAction, said: "The pandemic has bought into sharp focus the impact our collective health can ha...

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