Call for private equity to address climate threats
Private equity firms have a long road ahead to integrate climate issues formally in their investment processes, according to an industry report.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Do EMs offer biodiversity engagement opportunities?
Verisk Maplecroft outlook explores biodiversity opportunities in countries with foreign debt and natural assets.
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PRI signs up 4,000th member after EMs boost
There has been a significant uplift in signatories from emerging market companies and insurers.
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Covid boost to digital trends
Coronavirus is fostering new opportunities across healthcare, industrials, government spending and changing consumer behavior, say investors.
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MAS awards green investment mandates
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will channel $1.8bn into climate-related investment opportunities.
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How to tell if a fund group really integrates ESG
Square Mile’s John Fleetwood says selectors must go beyond ratings, commitments and marketing to assess ESG integration
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Aegon’s Ryan: ESG is a paradigm shift not a bubble
After two decades of running the Aegon Ethical Equity Fund, Audrey Ryan gives her take on key market concerns.
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UNCDF’s Preeti Sinha: Avoiding the most dramatic market failure of our time
In her keynote speech at the Global ESG Summit, UNCDF executive secretary discussed risk, short-termism, MSMEs and human capital.
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Thematic approach to climate change
Despite strong momentum behind the energy transition theme, much more investment is needed in targeted areas to achieve climate goals, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM).
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Shifting perspectives
Wealthy investors are reassessing their priorities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, preparing to give something back — while also indulging themselves more.
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Asset managers unite in human rights pledge on facial recognition concerns
Aviva, BMO GAM, Edentree and RLAM among signatories to Candriam initiative.
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Investing in energy conversion
Themes such as clean energy generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, energy efficiency and clean mobility offer strong growth prospects for investors, says Schroders.