Lombard Odier avoids third-party ESG scores
The firm prefers companies that are currently emitting a lot of carbon, but have taken a policy to reduce those emissions going forward.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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HKEX rolls out sustainable exchange
The platform includes two ETFs managed by Mirae Asset and Haitong International.
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Smaller firms lead in supporting climate resolutions
They include Impax Asset Management, Aviva Investors and Man Group.
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Fund managers play a vital role in pandemic solution
Luxembourg finance minister says a green transition is as important as a digital one.
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Morgan Stanley IM steps up ESG efforts
MSIM’s Emily Chew shares the firm’s ESG initiatives in Asia and the rest of the world.
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More HK companies aware of ESG-related risks
But only a few have fully integrated ESG-related risks into their enterprise risk management systems.
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M&G names head of stewardship and sustainability
Rob Marshall has led the firm’s credit research team and more recently the global research equity and credit team since 2017.
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Fidelity launches sustainable EM ETF
The move follows after the firm added three ETFs to its sustainable fund range for the first time in June.
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ESG credit risks more prevalent in EM
Most emerging market public-sector ESG citations made by Moody’s were for debt issuers in Mexico, followed by China and Brazil.
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UOB rolls out sustainable finance framework for companies
BNP Paribas and OCBC Bank are also introducing green and sustainability-linked loan frameworks, with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Taskforce shares recommendations to improve stewardship
Led by the Treasury and supported by the Investment Association, the Asset Management Taskforce has released recommendations for asset owners.
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Will a divided government hinder net zero plans in the US?
UBS Wealth Management and BlueBay Asset Management outline possible investment paths.