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UBS finds sustainable investing more important than ever to investors

November 12, 2021
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UBS Seeking sustainable returns
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UBS Investor Sentiment Survey has found that over three-quarters of investors expect sustainable investing returns to match or exceed traditional investing returns.

The survey also found that the majority of business owners have offered employees more flexibility amid a tight labour market.

Investors increasingly see benefits from integrating sustainable investing (SI) into their portfolios, according to the new Investor Sentiment survey by UBS, the world’s leading global wealth manager. The survey, which polled 3,004 investors and 1,202 business owners across 15 markets globally, found that a majority of investors expect SI returns to match or exceed those of traditional investments with 69% seeking advice on increasing their portfolio allocation.

MPM Capital’s Oncology Impact Fund 2 (OIF 2) will create and invest in both private and public companies that develop innovative treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses. The fund will target companies developing breakthroughs, innovative treatments and therapeutics. The fund will be overseen by MPM Capital’s BioImpact Capital team and will invest 80% of its capital into private companies, with the remaining 20% going towards public companies. As an impact investment, it will aim to generate a compelling financial return for investors, as well as a positive long-term impact on patients’ lives.

In addition, the survey found that a majority of investors remain optimistic about their own region’s economy (67%) and the stock market (63%) over the next 12 months, but are increasingly concerned about tax increases, climate change and their country’s politics.

“Investors continue to remain optimistic about the economy and markets, and many plan to increase exposure to risk assets, including a focus on sustainable investments,” said Tom Naratil, President of UBS Americas and Co-President of UBS Global Wealth Management. “With climate change a top concern for investors, many will focus on the progress made at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and any agreed new measures.”

83% of business owners remain confident in their own businesses

Business owners remain confident in their own businesses over the next 12 months, despite acknowledging that in the last six months the vast majority have experienced weaker customer demand, challenges with recruiting and retaining employees, and wage inflation. Many owners have adjusted by offering more flexible hours and work locations amid the tight labour market, and 66% said they had increased their employees’ base pay.

“Throughout the pandemic, business owners faced many workforce challenges and had to adjust to meet the needs of their employees and customers,” said Iqbal Khan, President of UBS Europe, Middle East and Africa and Co-President of UBS Global Wealth Management. “It’s encouraging to see that a majority of business owners remain optimistic and interested in hiring and investing more in their companies over the next 12 months.”

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