Quilter Investors' Nikki Williamson: How open data sources can help with the future of ESG ratings

'More needs to be done'

The decision to call a summer general election caused further delays to the regulating of ESG ratings providers.

Since then, however, there has been little update, and we still await the Treasury's consultation response and legislative timeline. Although it is unlikely that this decision will be reversed after the election results, we could well see further delays. The merits of ESG ratings and data providers have long been debated, and the scrutiny on these firms has now intensified as the market has matured and there is a greater focus on customers demanding responsible investment solutions. Talking points for H2: How can the investment sector respond to period of transformation? While i...