M&G Wealth is to add its PruFund Planet range of ESG-focused multi-asset funds as an advised investment choice on its own M&G Wealth Platform (formerly Ascentric) for the first time. 

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.