As part of our Spotlight On: ESG, Fund Selector Asia spoke to our partners over a two-part series. This is part one, where we look at what’s next for ESG investing in Asia.
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SFC insists fund managers disclose climate-related risks
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has set out the requirements for funds to integrate climate risk management in their investment processes.
RBC WM downgrades Asia ex-Japan equities
Regulatory crackdowns and a resurgence of Covid-19 in China cloud the region’s short-term outlook, argues the Canadian wealth manager.
Taiwan-based funds attract strong inflows
Funds domiciled in Taiwan received a net inflow of NT$236.7bn ($84.5m) in the first half of 2021, Morningstar Direct data shows.
Apac companies are improving ESG practices
The MSCI ESG ratings of companies in the region are catching up their global peers, according to the MSCI Research.
Thailand’s SEC enhances liquidity risk control of mutual funds
Thailand’s regulator has issued liquidity risk management criteria and liquidity management tools for mutual funds to protect investors.
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Japan Equities
This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Japan equities products: the Pictet Japanese Equity Selection Fund and the Pinebridge Japan Equity Fund.
Thornburg inks distribution deal in Taiwan
Thornburg Investment Management has signed a master agent agreement with Concord Capital Management to sell offshore funds in Taiwan.
Haitong opens a Family Office
The Chinese financial group Haitong International Securities has poached a Julius Baer banker to lead the unit.
Capital Company in three-way merger
The Hong Kong-based wealth manager has joined forces with US firms Leo Group and BFT Financial Group.
