Sustainability-themed funds on rise
More new ESG funds are coming to the market, and a greater share are sustainable funds, according to Cerulli
Cerulli Associates
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Anti-ESG fight has come to retail investors
Some view it as political, but demand is strong, and asset managers appear undeterred
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‘Net zero’ on rise for asset managers and institutions
Although net zero appears to mean different things among firms, more are addressing it
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Direct indexing emerges as an essential tool for ESG investing
The growth of direct indexing will exceed that of mutual funds and ETFs, according to Cerulli Associates.
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ESG products gain popularity in Asia
Improved performances of ESG funds have attracted more retail investors in Asia, according to Cerulli Associates
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Managers in Taiwan expand ESG fund range
Asset management firms operating in the market have expanded their ESG product ranges in 2020 to include fixed income and balanced offerings.
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Sustainable investing evolves in China
Foreign managers have shown interest in selling ESG funds in the mainland.
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Managers to promote more ESG funds in Asia
When it comes to screening managers for ESG practices, distributors in Asia (ex-Japan) ranked the performance of ESG funds at the top, according to a Cerulli report.
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Apac’s large institutions demand enhanced ESG reporting
Institutions in Asia-Pacific will be requiring asset managers to report on climate-related risks, according to a Cerulli Associates survey.
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Malaysia introduces framework for Islamic impact funds
Impact funds in Malaysia are expected to gain traction, according to industry sources.
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ESG ETF assets surge in Europe
During the first eight months of 2020, ESG ETFs had net inflows of €19.1bn ($22.45bn), according to a report by Cerulli Associates.
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Asia’s asset owners ramp up ESG capabilities
Asset owners are still expected to use managers’ ESG expertise, even as they embark on building their capabilities.