Synopsis: ESG is one of the fastest growing sectors in the investment management industry. ESG-themed funds and retirement products have outperformed throughout 2020, and many advisers are seeking information about the whats, whys and hows of ESG investing.

This session, presented by Rachel Alembakis, managing editor of FS Sustainability, a Rainmaker title, discusses ESG investing and retirement products, from an overview of the sector, commonly used definitions and ESG investing techniques, through to how ESG investing impacts on investment returns, with particular reference to the retirement sector, and considers the issues and questions that advisers face within their businesses and in engaging with clients.