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Let’s Talk About ESG Ep.4: An investor guide to dealing with controversies

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In this episode, Citywire Selector speaks to Sudhir Roc-Sennett, head of ESG at Vontobel’s quality growth boutique. He reveals his course of action if controversy occurs in a stock his team is invested in. He also explains why it paid off to hire investigative journalists when it comes to engagement and why it is important to talk to beer companies.
21 Jul 2020 English South Africa Business

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