When it comes to ESG bets, defense stocks are about as controversial as it gets.
He predicted that several companies owned by ethically focused funds will struggle to refinance their debt.
Despite much of the ESG industry's focus on climate, the data suggest the investment industry isn't really moving the needle.
Investors' risk-off mood continued to hit all asset classes in the week.
Fund managers touting engagement strategies are coming under increasing pressure to prove their methods yield results.
Relying on tech to build ESG portfolios has led to losses, says Luke Barrs.
Products such as ESG repos and derivatives remain for the most part unregulated.
Unlike U.S. ESG funds, European funds in the sector don't rely heavily on tech stocks.
The pandemic has helped to drive an acceleration in the adoption of new technologies.
The gauge for global consumer discretionary shares is expected to return 17% over the next 12 months, according to Bloomberg.