A lack of clear standards and definitions and the risk of greenwashing have been cited as two of the main barriers to financial advisers recommending ESG investments more often to clients.

Responsible investment specialist CCLA Investment Management has entered the UK retail market with the launch of a new fund available through wealth managers and Financial Planners.

Four in ten (43%) financial advisers consider sustainable investments when building retirement portfolios, according to new research.

Platform engine provider FNZ has invested an undisclosed sum in ESG impact data and analytics firm GIST.