The majority of a group of global asset owners representing more than £32.7trn assets under management have not yet fully implemented ESG in their portfolios, a new Morningstar study reveals. According to the study, which surveyed 500 global investors in 11 countries, only 29% of respondents said ESG factors are being considered for more than half of their organisation's total assets under management. When asked about barriers to full implementation of ESG strategies, investors cited concern about impact on returns, lack of available products and reluctance of clients and stakeholder...
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