Rebecca Kowalski, a PFS Fellow and former Paraplanning manager, has launched a sustainable investment consultancy for IFAs on the eve of the COP 26 environmental summit in Glasgow.

The Treasury is working with the Financial Conduct Authority on “sustainability” requirements for Financial Planners.

More than 80% of IFAs rank ESG considerations as important for client portfolios compared to 65% this time last year, according to a new study.

Expanding Financial Planning firm Progeny has pledged to place ESG at the heart of its business and will aim ensure that all its investment managers undertake ESG qualifications.