Has ethical investing taken a hit?

What is a weapon in the information age? We’re talking to John Berry, CEO of ethical fund manager Pathfinder, about the roles of tech and data in modern warfare, and how even mundane consumer products can be weaponised.  Are ESG funds being sold off under an anti-woke Trump administration? What happens if New Zealand backs out of our commitments under the Paris Accords? We discuss why KiwiSaver has become a political football, and why Pathfinder washed their hands of Tesla.  For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Pathfinder Asset Management Limited is the issuer of the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Plan and Pathfinder Investment Funds. Product Disclosure Statements for the offers are available here. Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.