Fund managers are paying more attention to social considerations, such as labour rights and diversity, than they were prior to the outbreak of coronavirus, according to a new survey commissioned by BNP Paribas Asset Management.

The survey, which canvassed the views of 129 investment firms, found that 23% of respondents now consider Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance investing more of a focus than they did in the first quarter. The vast majority (76%) reported no change in their view of its importance.