Going offshore for ESG investing: Here's what you need to know

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JOHANNESBURG — Sustainable, or ESG, investing is becoming a more prominent form of growing your wealth in many parts of the world. While South Africa's JSE is internationally respected as among the world's top bourses with good liquidity, the very nature of the companies on it (especially the big presence of mining giants) means that it isn't a great fit for ESG investing. This is according to London-based Mike Abbott who works with Sable International's Wealth Team. In this interview, Abbott tells us more about the growing momentum behind ESG investing and why you need to look offshore to get involved. - Gareth van Zyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Mar 2019 10PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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