MARKETS25 April 2026· 9 min
ESG & Sustainable Finance: Reshaping Investment Strategies in 2024
With over $35 trillion in ESG assets under management globally, sustainable finance is no longer a niche—it's the new baseline for institutional investors. Here's what every strategist must know.
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