Environmental issues becoming more prominent, managers say
Almost 65% of investment managers globally believe the effects of globalization are material to mainstream asset performance, while 62% think corporate governance is a relevant issue, according to a survey by Mercer Investment Consulting.
Environmental issues like climate change feature less prominently now but are tipped to grow in consideration within five years.
The survey reflects the views of 157 investment management firms from around the world which manage aggregate assets in excess of US$20 trillion. Respondents were asked how significant environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues were to investment performance, and what expectations of future client demand are for related investment services.
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Also see Mercer Press Release.
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