Asset Allocation: ‘ESG is in the eye of the beholder’

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In this extract from our asset allocation debate, we discussed ESG products, and how Covid-19 has increased their popularity.

But has this trend fundamentally changed asset allocation for the year ahead, and are ESG ratings really giving portfolio managers enough information?

Speakers in this podcast include :

Justin Onuekwusi - Legal & General

Suzanne Hutchins, Newton

Jean-Paul Jaegers, Barclays Wealth

Fahad Kamal, Kleinwort Hambros

Rosie Bullard, James Hambro & Partners

17 Feb 2021 English United Kingdom Business · Investing

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