Covid-19 has accelerated many credit-relevant ESG trends that will be of growing importance in rating agencies’ assessment of bond issuers’ credit quality.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Dimensional versus Ninety One
FSA compares two global equity products: the Dimensional Global Core Equity Fund and the Ninety One Global Strategic Equity Fund.
New rules for Hong Kong ESG funds
The regulator has imposed greater disclosure requirements to prevent greenwashing.
Schroders Singapore teams up with Lu International
The two firms have formed a partnership to offer digital wealth management services in Southeast Asia.
China tech adjusts to green forces
Regulatory and social pressure is forcing Chinese tech companies to integrate environmental practices, according to Eastspring Investments.
FSA People Moves (23 June – 29 June 2021)
HSBC funds head retires; Amundi hires ESG specialist; CS recruits Indonesia leader; Gam makes several hires; VanEck business development growth; Aviva expands EMD team.
Blackrock bets on Asia recovery
Risk assets in the region will be supported by structural trends and a cyclical upturn, according to the US fund manager.
Asia’s investors under strain
The pandemic has made the region’s wealthy investors feel insecure and vulnerable, a global survey finds.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Jupiter versus Ninety One
FSA compares two gold products: the JGF-Jupiter Gold and Silver Fund and the Ninety One Global Gold Fund.
