Amundi updates investors on ESG developments
The asset manager’s A-G grading approach is now used in 18% of the assets that it manages
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Mapfre AM launches Responsible Capital Fund
The asset management arm of the Spanish insurer is following up the success of its Good Governance Fund
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MSCI launches ESG-screened indices for professional investors
The suite excludes firms involved in coal, oil sands extraction and controversial and nuclear weapons
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Be wary of ESG data, Templeton says
ESG disclosures from companies and data providers are backward-looking, argues Maarten Bloemen, Toronto-based portfolio manager and research analyst for global equities at Franklin Templeton Investments
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Goodbody chooses Sustainalytics for research and ratings
The wealth management group said it is responding to increasing client demand for more sophisticated ESG techniques
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Investor feedback sought on Seafood Stewardship Index
The World Benchmarking Alliance is seeking feedback on its approach to a new index that ranks seafood producers on their sustainability credentials
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Clarity Clinic: Mario Knoepfel, UBS Wealth Management
UBS Wealth Management’s Mario Knoepfel outlines what is driving the growing interest in sustainable investing among Asian investors, and describes how UBS is responding
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Pension funds largely ignoring climate risks
The world’s largest pension funds have focussed efforts on carbon engagement, but have ignored other important approaches to climate risk management
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BlackRock predicts ESG ETF growth to $400bn
Sustainable investments in exchange traded funds will rise from the current level of $25 billion to $400 billion by 2028, the fund manager predicts
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BNP Paribas AM swoops for US engagement veteran
BNP Paribas Asset Management creates new “head of Stewardship” role in the Americas, as ESG talent race sees no sign of slowing
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ESG reporting in Hong Kong is just box-ticking
Investors in Hong Kong have interest in sustainable investing, but among locally-listed companies a ‘box-ticking attitude’ toward ESG reporting remains prevalent, according to industry reports
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Fund firms in ESG echo chamber, poll suggests
Research conducted with more than 3,000 UK consumers shows tiny awareness levels of ESG