Q&A: Increasing sustainability transparency
Financial models need to change or risk missing important nuances
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Robeco unveils sustainable Asian bonds strategy
The Dutch asset manager also plans to expand its regional presence
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Green bonds gain ground on conventional debt
Increasingly offering investors both positive climate impact and returns, according to Axa Investment Managers
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Lazard Q&A: Russia, inflation and climate change
Head of US equity on ESG’s role in the US
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Investors ‘overly reliant’ on ESG ratings
Survey finds 88% of fund management professionals use third-party ESG ratings
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Morningstar lays out challenges and opportunities of net zero
A concern is whether reducing emissions will come at the expense of competing in the marketplace
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Emerging nations offer compelling case for clean energy
BNY Mellon says the drive to decarbonise will lead to a wider range of renewable solutions
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Lombard Odier in joint venture to launch plastics fund
It is looking to raise $500m in AUM
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‘Net zero’ oil firms sell dirty assets to private market
Divesting can take away the option of engaging high-carbon companies to do better
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Fidelity finds China investors recognise importance of sustainability
But there is scepticism about the objectivity of ESG guidelines
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Pictet debuts climate bond fund in Singapore
The newly launched product invests in countries that are reducing their carbon emissions.
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Human rights due diligence spots investment risks earlier than ESG
BSR report authors say once risks are material, it’s too late