Following the acquisition, Fleetwood will join Square Mile as Director, Responsible and Sustainable Investing, and will work with the firm’s Executive Committee to strengthen the independent assessment of the positive impact of a fund’s investments. This has growing market appeal and the combined resource and expertise will bring these services to a broader audience. The 3D Investing brand will be retained to identify research and consulting practices which have a focus on impact assessment.
Richard Romer-Lee, Managing Director, Square Mile said, “Responsible and impact investing are now a central consideration for growing numbers of advisers and their clients. For many, the potential for contributing to a better society and protecting the environment is just as important as a financial gain. However, it is equally important for investors to be able to quantify the impact for good that their investments have. Through 3D Investing, John has built a highly-regarded centre of excellence for assessing this impact. This acquisition was particularly attractive to Square Mile as it enables us to broaden and deepen our research and the services we provide our clients.”
John Fleetwood said, “I am delighted to be joining Square Mile, as the additional resource will enable the further development of the 3D Investing ratings and bring our services to a much wider market. Our services are highly complementary and bringing them together will create a market-leader in the responsible and sustainable investing market.”
