ESG: The Top 10 Things Traders Need to Know

The inclusion of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in the investment process is rapidly becoming the key topic of 2019; the speed at which ESG and Sustainable Investment strategies are being incorporated into mainstream asset management is creating challenges and opportunities for all.

News that the European Commission plans to incorporate formally new legislation on sustainability disclosures will only speed up adoption. Asset managers will not only be required to integrate and disclose sustainability risks within their portfolios, but will also be required to disclose any adverse sustainability impacts on fund returns and also the climate for the first time. While asset manager will need to adjust portfolios to incorporate this new legislation - what will this mean for traders?

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EMEA Market Structure + Strategy Team