{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67bbf55519249d0c1a4bb224/6a1cc4c55210635fe9a8a2f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The dirty secret behind ESG funds (and how the experts spot a fake)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67bbf55519249d0c1a4bb224/1780273408332-bb3d3edd-1211-402c-98b6-7c6653c984a7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Want to learn how to sniff out red flags and greenwashing from a mile away? Australian Ethical’s Chief Impact &amp; Ethics Officer Alison George has spent 20 years crafting her nose for it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares her Green and Red flags for choosing ESG funds plus the questions advisers can ask to cut through the greenwashing spin.</p><p><br></p><p>She also tackles why the ethical investment industry needs to communicate better with investors - and whether you'll get better bang for your buck backing a transitioning fossil fuel giant over a tiny wind farm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong>:</p><p>00:00:00 Ethical Investing Under Fire</p><p>00:02:10 ESG After The Boom</p><p>00:08:12 When Ethics Trigger Divestment</p><p>00:11:54 Spotting Genuine ESG Funds</p><p>00:13:30 Backing Real Climate Winners</p><p>00:16:34 Advisers And Client Values</p><p>00:20:26 Climate Risk And Greenwashing</p><p>00:23:36 Pay-To-Play ESG Concerns</p><p>00:24:51 Risks Shaping The Future</p><p>00:27:18 Why Inequality Connects Everything</p><p><br></p><p>📈 <strong>Stocks and ETFs Mentioned:</strong> National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) WiseTech (ASX: WTC) Lendlease (ASX: LLC)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links Mentioned:</strong> Register for early bird finfest tickets here - <a href=\"http://equitymates.com/finfest-industry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://equitymates.com/finfest-industry</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CPD Points:</strong> This episode is accredited for the following CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). Complete the quiz <a href=\"https://equitymates.com/episode/j-p-morgan-warns-overvalued-usd-loose-policy-real-private-credit-risk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a> to claim your points.</p><p><strong>0.5 Total Hours</strong> <strong>Knowledge Requirements:</strong> Fixed Interest (0.25 hour) and Managed Investments (0.25 hour) <strong>Legislated CPD Area:</strong> Technical Competence (0.50 hour)</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more Basis Points?</strong></p><ul><li>Sign up to the <a href=\"https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Basis Points email</a></li><li>Join the conversation <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/basis-points-by-equity-mates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on LinkedIn</a></li><li>Watch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@basis.points\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on YouTube</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.</p><p>Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}