Brooks Macdonald has announced that it is extending its Responsible Investment Service (RIS) to international clients through its Guernsey and Jersey offices.
At the same time, it has promoted Ben Palmer (pictured) to the role of Investment Director – Head of Responsible Investment to lead the RIS.
In his new role, Ben will develop Brooks Macdonald’s approach to responsible investment, with a focus on the firm’s sustainable and long-term contribution to the sector, including the influence of wider business and societal trends in ESG.
He will work with advisers to better understand demand from clients and the sector on ESG and responsible investing, integrating these into Brooks Macdonald’s RIS strategy and decision-making processes.
Ben, who joined Brooks Macdonald’s graduate programme in 2011, will retain his current responsibilities for the Responsible Investment research team.