ESG less appealing as cost of living makes investors focus on returns

Study from Charles Schwab looks at changing investor habits with regards to ESG funds.

The investment firm conducted a survey of more than 1,000 respondents to understand the attitudes and behaviours of UK investors in the context of current conditions affecting financial markets.

The survey found British investors are less concerned by environmental, social and governmental (ESG) factors in their investments now than in December

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