Doing good for society: the evolution of Responsible Investing
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Doing good for society: the evolution of Responsible Investing

Simon Bond, Director of Responsible Investment Portfolio Management explains Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and how his long-term passion for doing good for society without sacrificing financial return resulted in the launch of the Threadneedle UK Social Bond Fund back in December 2013.
15 February 2021
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