By Sophie Baker
Source: Pensions & Investments

The social factor within ESG will be of increasing importance to global pension funds over the next three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with passive allocations set to rise.

Research by DWS and CREATE-Research found that 66% of pension funds intend to increase allocations to the ‘S’ pillar through passive allocations over the coming years. Two-thirds (67%) said they will choose their passive managers based on a track record of achieving their clients’ social agendas.

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