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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: High net-worth investors plan to increase their allocation to impact investing from 20% of their portfolios in 2019 to 35% by 2025, said a study.
A new research report launched by Campden Wealth, Global Impact Solutions Today (GIST), and Barclays Private Bank reveals the growth in leading private wealth holders and family offices investing for positive social and environmental impact, with the average portfolio allocation set to almost double.
Driving this uplift is the belief of two-in-five respondents (38%) that they have a responsibility to make the world a better place. A quarter (24%) believe that this approach will lead to better returns and risk profiles, and 26% are looking to show that family wealth can create positive outcomes around the world.
"Families and private investors say long-term impact investing delivers social and environmental outcomes while growing capital and managing risks in an era of global disruption," revealed the report.
The proportion of wealthy investors allocating more than 20% of their portfolio to impact investing is expected to rise from 27% to 39% in 2021, while a quarter (27%) anticipated allocating more than 50% in the next five years.
The research surveyed over 300 high net-worth investors from 41 countries with an average net worth of $876m.
The majority of investors (82%) feel a responsibility to support global social and environmental initiatives. Specifically, just over half (52%) be...................... To view our full article Click here
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