Empowering advisers through data will make ESG a success

As we are confronted by climate change and societal issues on a daily basis, savers are increasingly turning to responsible and sustainable investment strategies to give them the assurance that their money is going towards making the planet a better place to live.

Ultimately this is all about people wanting to make a positive impact in a way that is tangible to them, creating a portfolio that reflects their values and not that of their adviser or fund manager. While many are being introduced to this type of investing for the first time, it is not new. It has been around for a long time and, as such, there are already a lot of products out there. But increasing interest from clients and regulatory attention is putting a focus on this area like never before.  So how are providers responding? Unfortunately, it has meant the market is becoming satu...