A new paradigm?
For years, interest in sustainable and impact investing has been on an upward trajectory as investors and investment managers refocus their objectives to take account of environmental, social and governance factors. And this is not only about investing just in those businesses which purport to ‘do no harm’ but latterly the focus has shifted more towards those whose activities have a genuinely positive impact on our population and our planet. At IFA Magazine, it is our view that the experience of Covid-19 crisis will hasten the movement towards sustainable investing. But do we know enough about it? What is really involved in assessing sustainability and how to specialist investment managers carry out their analysis? With different approaches being taken by different groups, it is an ideal time for advisers to do their research and get to grips with this important investment consideration.
Expert thinking
But what do the experts think? In this edition, we are grateful to all those sector experts who have spared the time to talk to us about what drives their process in ESG/ sustainability investing and have given us their insight and analysis on the matter. Markets are used to uncertainty but the current environment is unlike anything seen for generations. However, sound investment strategies and solid processes on asset allocation and risk management will underpin the longer term success or otherwise of individual sustainable investment funds.
