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Dimensional’s ESG boss voices doubts over industry promises

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‘No compelling evidence’ of ESG’s impact on cost of capital, says Jim Whittington of Dimensional Fund Advisors.

As the ESG industry faces attacks from a growing chorus of detractors, insiders are also starting to air their doubts around aspects of the investing form.

Jim Whittington, head of responsible investment at Dimensional Fund Advisors with about $660 billion of assets under management, said the ind

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