New dawn in Asia Pacific
For companies in the region, disclosing to stakeholders their approach to ESG issues is still new –but there are a small and growing number of responsible funds
Asia
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Global sustainable fund assets almost double to near $4trn
Morningstar flows report shows SFDR boost, while Moody’s predicts sustainable bond issuance will top $1trn
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Social factors rank higher for investors in Asia than Europe
Research shows difference in ESG priorities across continents
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Institutional investors new to ESG say it outperforms
Nearly three in 10 of those surveyed increased the incorporation of ESG as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Asset owners seek clarity on ESG standards and ratings
Investment professionals in Asia discuss barriers to ESG investing
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Deutsche Bank: $500bn by 2050 needed to counter rising sea levels
CIO says consider threats to investments and economy posed by increased sea levels and adapt portfolio strategies
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SFDR bites as sustainable fund flows slow in Q2
Global sustainable fund assets continue to grow despite dip in flows
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Social factors rank higher for investors in Asia than Europe
Research shows difference in ESG priorities across continents.
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Investors eye early-stage sustainability
Being near the start of its sustainability path makes Asia an enticing opportunity for investors willing to engage companies in the right way, according to Fidelity International.
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Japan is getting serious about going green
SuMi TRUST’s senior economist takes a look at Japan’s decarbonisation drive
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The journey towards achieving alpha with impact
Bloomberg’s Philippa Thompson looks at the next decade of impact investing
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The highest scoring equity markets for sustainability
Morningstar’s Sustainability Atlas reveals some surprises at the top of the table