Eastspring plans ESG quant strategy
Eastspring believes market volatility will increase demand for another quant product
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Blackrock readies EM ESG funds in Singapore
The asset management giant is also expected to launch three thematic funds in the Lion City, according to records from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Robeco to support UK environmental charity
The fund firm is backing a charity which encourages companies and consumers to ditch single-use plastics, as part of its wider marketing
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Investors need more data on gas emissions, group claims
Only 20 companies around the world are reporting their emissions data the right way, according to a new industry group
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Brooks Macdonald suffers backlash over pay
Almost half of shareholders reject changes over dilution fears
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ESG regulation isn’t necessary, say fund managers
A poll conducted among 24,000 European investment professionals found that the majority were against ESG-related regulation
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Beware of shifting consumer attitudes, warns Hermes boss
Rising levels of consumer understanding of the corporate supply chain, the environment and of corporate governance will soon affect company’s finances, the Hermes boss warns
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Nike case shows investor intrigue in political donations
Schroders and Aberdeen Standard Investments voted in favour of half-yearly reporting on political donations at the Nike AGM
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What is driving social and environmental impact investing?
ESG Clarity’s editorial panellist Martina Macpherson explains what has driven the increased focus on social outcomes among investors
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SSGA launches low carbon fund
The fund management group said it was responding to increasing investor interest in ESG multi-factor strategies
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Funds holding Exxon silent on investor lawsuit
Oil major accused of misleading shareholders over climate risks
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Energy storage tops clean tech returns
Energy storage investments since the turn of the millennium have generated the best returns in the clean tech space, according to a new report