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Last year saw a step change in global interest in ESG investing (investing with an eye to environmental, social and corporate governance issues). According to research and data provider Morningstar, the total amount of money invested in sustainable funds rose by 50% to just under $1.7 trillion. This was a record year for the sector, but it is unlikely to be the last. Indeed, if anything, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought our interdependence into sharper focus. Now, more than ever, it is important for us all to work together towards improving sustainability.
This is good news for the long term. Adopting more sustainable approaches to investment, production and consumption – making better use of the resources available to us – is the only lasting way to maintain and improve global standards of living over time. This is why it s important to understand that ESG is not simply a fad or a trendy conversation topic with no practical impact. The realit
Gillian Watson named Martin Currie chair as Gaskell steps down Feb 01, 2021 By Funds Europe
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust has named Gillian Watson as chair, taking over from Neil Gaskell who steps down following nine years in the role.
Watson, currently senior managing director at boutique advisory firm Noble & Co, has been a non-executive director of the trust since 2013. She holds various other non-executive director positions.
Under Gaskell, the company saw its assets grow to over £300 million.
Gaskell said: “The trust has gone from strength to strength and, through continual improvement, we have built a world-class investment proposition that is increasingly recognised as a leader in many respects, not least ESG.”
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