Issuance in Asia Pacific (Apac) stays robust in 2022, led by China, Japan and Korea, shows Moody’s ESG Solutions.
Author Archives: Andrew Crooke
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.
StanChart hires climate change leader from Google
Kerry Constabile joins the bank to oversee net-zero target setting.
Emerging markets show resilience amid selloffs
Emerging markets (EM) look more promising than developed markets for equities investors, according to Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM).
Investment grade yields compelling for investors
Credit investors have waited many years for today’s more attractive yield levels. But slowing growth and recessionary fears may lead to them missing new opportunities, says AllianceBernstein (AB).
Fidelity favours Chinese government bonds
The strategic case for China government bonds has been reinforced despite tough market conditions, according to Fidelity International.
Blackrock warns against investor bias
Three common behavioural biases have the potential to derail portfolios amid a new, volatile market regime, according to Blackrock.
Government investment teams drive ESG uptake
Invesco study finds 75% of sovereign wealth funds and 47% of central banks adopting a formal ESG policy.
Gold defies headwinds with 2022 recovery
Strong ETF inflows have driven increased demand for gold in the first six months of the year, despite a weaker second quarter, finds the latest quarterly report from the World Gold Council.
Investors keep close eye on EM equities
PGIM is advocating selective exposure to emerging market (EM) equities – including China – across growth leaders and fintech firms.
Climate litigation: The growing risk for companies
Schroders’ Simon Webber and Isabella Hervey-Bathurst are looking for climate leaders to mitigate this risk.
