Passive funds

Passive funds pose a major threat to the net zero transition and economic stability

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Passive funds pose a major threat to the net zero transition and economic stability

In an era of 'asset manager capitalism', passive funds are undermining fossil fuel divestment progress by propping up polluting industries falling out of favour from active investors, writes Common Wealth's Chris Hayes

clock 12 April 2022 • 5 min read
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