The Philippines sees first SDG-focused fund
Sustainable investing is still in its infancy in the country.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Investors missing potential $23trn LGBT+ market
Some 85% of investment firms have not yet considered an LGBT+ lens internally, and data in the area is lacking.
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BNPP AM restructures fund to focus on social inclusion
BNPP AM renames its Human Development Fund as the Inclusive Growth Fund.
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Fidelity offers employees paid care leave
Employees globally can take at least five days paid leave per year for caring responsibilities.
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Impact investing should be ‘mission-driven’, Regnan says
Ex-Federated Hermes team is bringing its new impact strategy to Asia. Regnan is also hiring Fidelity PMs to manage a sustainable water and waste strategy.
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Amundi rolls out sustainable funds in Singapore
They are the Polen Capital Global Growth and the KBI Global Sustainable Infrastructure funds.
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AXA IM creates new ESG research and governance teams
Virginie Derue will oversee thematic research while Clémence Humeau’s team will be responsible for corporate governance.
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Green Dream with Franklin Templeton’s Nicole Vettise: EM companies increasingly receptive to engagement
Video interview with Franklin Templeton’s Nicole Vettise about the Templeton Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund and ESG trends in the region
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Asia’s investors increase ESG exposure in response to Covid-19
Climate change is among the key factors in Asian institutional investment choices, according to a survey.
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JP Morgan AM expands sustainable offering in Singapore
The new fund invests in emerging market equities, including China A-shares.
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ESG food trends in emerging markets
Alquity’s head of emerging markets says risks include emissions, water usage, overuse of antibiotics and animal welfare.
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Gross ‘generalisations’ by insurers perpetuate HIV+ stigma
Large majority of insurers still do not provide cover to HIV+ people.