Advisers fear mis-selling allegations from ESG investors
Potential ‘greenwashing’ unsettles professional investors
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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China, Hong Kong must look offshore for ESG ETFs
Assets in ESG ETF products globally have almost doubled since 2016, but not one of the products is authorised for sale in Greater China.
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Morningstar launches suite of low carbon risk indices
Indices derived from large- and mid-cap segment of equivalent market benchmark and use Sustainalytics ratings
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Schroders: Global climate set to rise by 3.9 degrees
The British fund group monitors global climate efforts in its quarterly investment report
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FCA urged to step up on enforcement as ESG deemed material
Explicit reference to ESG in revised UK Stewardship Code a win for campaigners
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Report: Climate not a priority for bond funds
Bond fund managers are not as focussed on climate issues as their equity fund counterparts, report finds
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PRI sees member numbers soar in 2018
“The PRI is not just focused on numbers,” says chief executive officer Fiona Reynolds
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Investors tackle fast food giants over climate
The existing business models of global fast food companies could be threatened by global warming, investors claim
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Are firms fudging their ESG credentials?
Strong suspicion but little concrete evidence that firms are ‘greenwashing’ investments
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Lazard hires sustainability experts to lead ESG team
Asset manager is signed up to UN PRI and UK Stewardship Code
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Fund firms sign up to retail platform
The Big Exchange aims to make a difference in society while giving access to ethical, low cost investments
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UK trade group launches ESG consultation
The Investment Association has become the latest trade group seeking to help investors navigate the growing market for ESG-aware products