John David: MiFID II and the implications for ESG investing

In June 2020, rating agency Morningstar reported that global investments in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds had reached a record high of $1.06 trillion, with capital inflows into sustainable funds up 72% in the second quarter alone. Worldwide governmental support for greener post-pandemic recovery strategies, growing choice in the sustainable fund market, and evidence of the long-term performance benefits of improved corporate responsibility are among several factors contributing to the rising popularity of ESG investment. This surge in interest, especially among a ne...