Asia’s asset managers still lag ESG performance
Asian firms’ portfolios are exposed to greater risk from climate change and natural capital loss, according to the WWF.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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UOB AM in Malaysia launches ESG income fund
The product also complies with Shariah principles.
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Biden quickly commits to several environmental measures
Investment professionals react to US president’s first environmental measures.
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BMO Global AM appoints climate change expert to advisory council
Ben Caldecott joins the firm’s responsible investment advisory council.
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ESG ETF in China raises more than $1bn in one month
A new ETF by Huatai-Pinebridge registered the largest monthly net inflow in December out of all globally listed ESG ETFs, according to data from ETFGI.
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Maybank AM rolls out sustainable technology fund
Wellington Management in Singapore is the investment advisor of the new ESG product.
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Jupiter restructures ESG team
Abbie Llewellyn-Waters becomes head of sustainable investing, while Edward Bonham Carter to focus on corporate responsibility activities.
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PRI publishes guidance on ESG disclosure
The ELFA and PRI have published fact sheets to help with ESG disclosures broken down by sector.
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Hong Kong regulator proposes factoring climate risks in investment
The Securities and Futures Commission has set out steps for fund managers to include measurable climate-related disclosures.
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JP Morgan bolsters Asia stewardship and ESG teams
The firm has been active in its investment stewardship efforts in Asia and globally.
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Allianz GI replaces managers of $1.8bn sustainable strategy
Global Sustainability lead Paul Schofield has been with the fund group over two decades.
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Women in ETFs conference to take place on 26-27 January
ESG Clarity becomes media partner of the Women in ETFs 2021 Around the Clock Around the World virtual conference.