ESG survey: Lack of regulatory consistency remains 'significant' challenge for investors

ESG no longer a niche pursuit

Lauren Mason
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Almost two-thirds of UK-based asset managers in a recent survey have flagged a lack of international regulatory consistency as creating either a “significant” or “very significant” challenge for ESG investors.

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