Active consultation drives ESG returns in China
Investors should aim to build rapport with management teams in China as a key way to effect positive ESG change and reap the rewards, says Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Low-carbon transition impact on passive funds
The shift towards a low-carbon economy will be faster than many investors expect.
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World Environment Day: Key concerns and pledges
A round-up of ESG professionals’ reflections on key environmental issues that need to be addressed in portfolios
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New data sources offer untapped ESG insights for EM
Investors in emerging markets (EM) should apply artificial intelligence (AI) to unstructured data for better ESG analysis, says a report from Amundi and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
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JPMAM expands sustainable investing offerings in Asia
The firm launches a sustainable liquid alternatives product in Thailand and gets approval for retail distribution of its emerging markets sustainable equity fund in Hong Kong.
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Growth ambitions shape Asia’s ESG future
As the momentum of sustainable investing in Asia quickens, the global objectives of local companies will influence the role of ESG in the future, according to Deutsche Bank International Private Bank (IPB).
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The skills gap in the clean energy transition
The renewable energy industry populated is by professionals with skills and experience narrowly focused on specific technologies and specialisms
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Thailand leads ESG disclosure in Southeast Asia
The region has diverse regulatory regimes, and there are clear leaders and laggards, Sustainalytics finds.
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New era of innovation drives thematic tilts
The acceleration of various trends amid Covid-19 enables investors to exploit tech-led progress within certain areas of healthcare, manufacturing and lifestyle, among other sectors, says Schroders.
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Hydrogen’s role in the race to net zero
Candriam’s David Czupryna outlines the challenges amid integrating hydrogen within a carbon-neutral economy.
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Biodiversity tool shows impact on portfolios
UN-backed ENCORE biodiversity module allows investors to experiment with different scenarios.
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Three steps to make ESG matter in Asian credit
Effective ESG integration in credit investing will come from a blend of fundamental analysis, issuer engagement and portfolio construction, according to T. Rowe Price.