MARKETS12 July 2026· 9 min
ESG & Sustainable Finance: Reshaping Investment Strategies in 2024
With over $30 trillion in ESG assets under management globally, sustainable finance is no longer a niche trend but a structural force redefining how capital is allocated, risk is assessed, and returns are generated.
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