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Survey reveals strong intermediary support for ESG investment, but low confidence in sustainability claims

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Research by the Association of Investment Companies reveals confidence gap.

Nine in 10 financial advisers and wealth managers recommend sustainable funds, but only one in 10 completely trust funds’ sustainability claims. The findings come from a survey of 109 financial advisers and 91 wealth managers carried out by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

Nearly half (48%) of those responding said their firms were

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