The UK fund sector has made major strides in improving its ESG credentials but major improvements are still needed, according to a new report from pension consultants XPS.

Specialist fund manager Liontrust is to launch an Irish-domiciled UCITS Global Multi-Asset fund on 13 October for distribution across Europe.

Just under a third (30%) of Financial Planners have reviewed their client fact finds to include questions about ESG preferences, according to a new report.

Pensions and investment consultancy Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS) says its latest study suggests that more than 9 in 10 IFAs are willing to accept that ESG-focused funds and investments may produce lower returns than non-ESG funds - but believe this is an acceptable downside risk.