World's largest asset managers accused of failing to invest responsibly

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World's largest asset managers accused of failing to invest responsibly

ShareAction report accuses top asset managers of 'treading water' with their sustainable investment strategies

BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, State Street Global Advisors and other global asset managers controlling over £77trn in assets have this week been accused of "treading water" on environmental and social...

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