Janus Henderson creates global head of ESG role
Paul LaCoursiere will be responsible for the integration of ESG across all the firm’s strategies.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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SFC raises stakes on climate change
The Hong Kong regulator wants to force fund managers to include climate-related risks in their processes, and increase disclosure.
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Number of managers labelling themselves as ESG ‘pioneers’ falls
‘Dawning realisation among managers that they may not be the market leaders on ESG they once believed’
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BNPP AM preps multi-asset ESG funds in Singapore
Several other asset managers are also expected to launch more sustainable products in the Lion City.
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Forestry solutions to generate $800bn a year: report
A UN PRI study finds investment opportunities in nature-based solutions.
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UOB requires fund managers to be ESG-compliant
The bank has integrated ESG considerations into its full suite of investment solutions offered to its retail and affluent clients.
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Stewardship code awareness low in APAC: survey
The broader implementation of stewardship codes is hampered by an unclear link between engagement and value creation and the high costs involved in engaging with companies, according to a CFA Institute report.
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ESG ETF assets surge in Europe
During the first eight months of 2020, ESG ETFs had net inflows of €19.1bn ($22.45bn), according to a report by Cerulli Associates.
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Polar Capital hires head of sustainability
Alexander Macdonald will be in charge of further integrating ESG factors into the firms’ portfolios.
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Asia’s rich crave for ESG info, says Citi PB
Regulators also play a key role in making information more accessible to investors, according to the SFC.
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Four ways to invest in planetary resilience
Tribe Impact Capital says investors can make an impact in circularity, pollution prevention, natural capital preservation and clean water provision
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Sustainable businesses attract employees
A study by Unily has found more than half of employees want to work for climate-conscious companies.