Geopolitical issues have impacted the performance of ESG-linked structured products in the French market, making investors explore other options.

Having seen less appetite during 2022 and 2023, structured products linked to ESG underlyings have re-emerged in 2024, especially in the second quarter of the year, according to panellist at the ‘ESG 2.0: opportunities for innovation amidst geopolitical turmoil’ discussion at SRP France 2024 in Paris on 26 June. [Investing in ESG] is about participating in a movement for the long-term – it is not a question of performance over a year or two, but it is about a deeper commitmen