Discover what investors expect from their ESG investments, from important reporting requirements to the main industries that should be excluded.  

Markets remain in high spirits, with increasing confidence in a Fed rate cut in September. But elsewhere the backdrop is far from certain, with political risks rising in the US and Europe and a great deal riding on the second quarter earnings season.

The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing landscape is evolving rapidly. While interest remains high, our recent survey reveals a complex picture of investor attitudes and behaviours. This article examines the key barriers facing ESG investing, as well as  potential solutions for overcoming them.

June was an eventful month, marked by elections in Europe, India, Mexico, and South Africa. Populist promises and fiscally loose plans have fuelled debate and raised the risk of re-igniting inflation.

Unexpected election results in India, Mexico and South Africa temporarily shook markets. In India, Narendra Modi secured a third term, but lost his parliamentary majority. 

We have already seen a deluge of elections this year. Unforeseen results in South Africa, Mexico and India have led to heightened volatility. The UK general election is imminent, and France has shocked financial markets with snap elections to be held in early July.