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What’s in a name? Part 3: Future outlook

Three-part series exploring the regulation, practice, and future of ESG/sustainability-related fund names.

Despite setbacks in the ESG agenda, ESG and sustainability remain critical for the financial industry. Recent data showcases that although ESG funds underperform compared to their non-ESG peers over the short term, they outperform them over a five-year investment horizon.

The rise of funds with ESG and sustainability-related terms in

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