84% of retail investors in the UAE consider ESG factors before investing
The worldwide Islamic investment sector is expected to reach nearly $3 trillion by 2025, as per a report by PwC.
The ESG market is expected to soar to $53 trillion globally within the same timeframe. In the UAE, a significant majority – 84% – of individual investors prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria when making investment choices as well as taking into consideration Sharia principles. This trend is expected to gain traction in the future, propelled by the preferences of millennial investors.