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.

The FCA is to extend the Coronavirus freeze on 10% drop notices until the end of the year and will consult on their future in the spring.

The fall in the FTSE 100 since the Coronavirus outbreak is a ‘strong investment opportunity’, according to many investors.

Boutique wealth manager EQ Investors has unveiled Future Leaders Portfolios, a range of socially responsible, passive funds claiming to offer lower costs than many ESG funds.