Abstract
In this article, I will share my personal perspective on the responsible investing phenomenon. I will first look back at the past two decades in which responsible investing transformed from a niche product to a hyped set of investment solution services. I will then highlight several implicit trade-offs and conflicts of interest that materialize in the many manifestations of responsible investing such as divestment, engagement, and ESG-integration strategies. Moreover, I will encourage asset owners and asset managers to discuss more openly their financial and non- financial objectives. Greater transparency on this matter would possibly strengthen institutional investors’ legitimacy in society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8-14 |
| Journal | Vba Journaal |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 150 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |