ESG 2.0 offers route to untapped alpha
Investors should apply ESG analysis to identify long-term structural growth opportunities and returns, especially in Asia, according to Matthews Asia.
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Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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The highest scoring equity markets for sustainability
Morningstar’s Sustainability Atlas reveals some surprises at the top of the table.
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ASI to shut impact fund
Was revealed to have invested in Boohoo last year.
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Wake-up call for Asian wealth managers
A major reallocation of investments could be in the cards as more wealth management clients set ESG parameters in their portfolios.
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Asia’s mixed ESG performance
While attention focuses on human rights issues, there are environmental and governance improvements in the region.
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Without coal exclusions climate commitments are just ‘hot air’
Reclaim Finance report finds less than half of asset managers have a public coal limitation policy
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Investor engagement with fast food chains yields results
Fast food giants setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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China in vanguard of Apac climate funds
Among climate-aware funds in Asia Pacific, most are in China and in the clean energy/technology category, according to a Morningstar report.
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Neuberger Berman raises $280m for PE impact strategy
The fund’s investment themes include improving health outcomes, addressing climate change and improving sustainable growth and employment.
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Global leaders call for harmonised approach to climate amid regional inconsistencies
Mark Carney, Christine Lagarde, Janet Yellen and Mairead McGuinness highlight ‘information gaps’ between geographies.
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Singapore investment association rolls out ESG e-learning module
The module dives deep into the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers.
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Blackrock trusts China’s ESG commitment
The world’s biggest asset manager is confident that Chinese companies are improving ESG practices and disclosures.