Climate policies and social mandates in China will lead to the increasing issuance of different ESG-related debt, by all types of domestic issuers, according to Sustainable Fitch (Fitch).
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As a business journalist and editor for over 20 years, Andrew has far-reaching experience across financial services. For the majority of this time, he has run online content, publications, events and bespoke projects across Asia Pacific & the Middle East – both for large publishing houses as well as family-run, entrepreneurial firms. Andrew has also written two books focused on the private banking and wealth management sector - "How to Prosper in the New World of Asian Wealth Management: A Best Practice Guide", and "Winning Relationships in Asian Wealth. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.
SSGA backs active, passive mix for climate investing
A combination of investment approaches is a more effective way for investors to mitigate risks and capture upside potential with climate investing, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).
NNIP identifies seven sustainable equities themes
High-quality companies with a sustainability edge exist across value chains in decarbonisation, circular plastics and cybersecurity, according to NN Investment Partners (NNIP).
ETF inflows shore up gold
The price of the yellow metal has been resilient to the sharp rise in US real rates, because of demand for gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), believes Pictet Wealth Management.
Asian Reits and dividends hold income appeal
Attractive opportunities can be found in income strategies amid rising inflation and higher interest rates, according to Eastspring Investments.
Net zero goals fuel surge in sustainable bonds
Green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond issuance is expected to hit $1.7trn in 2022, with continued growth likely as the net zero transition gathers pace, says Standard Chartered.
Fidelity hones asset selection amid stagflation fear
Near-term uncertainty over global growth coupled with risks of stagflation should steer investors away from credit and equities broadly, but into some pockets of opportunity, says Fidelity International.
Demand for data lures investor capital
Following a record year for investment into Asia Pacific data centres in 2021, CBRE forecasts continued growth in line with the upward trends in cloud computing and social media use.
Metaverse tipped for bigger role in portfolios
As the universe of companies exposed to the metaverse expands and evolves, stock selection will be crucial to capitalise on this trend, says Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
Volatility enhances energy transition equities
The driving forces behind the energy transition remain intact despite multiple macro-economic crises, believes Schroders.
