Despite strong momentum behind the energy transition theme, much more investment is needed in targeted areas to achieve climate goals, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM).
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Getting ahead of the China growth curve
Investors should look beyond the lull in Chinese stocks and boost exposure to A-shares to reap growth-related rewards over time – and before index providers catch up, says Schroders.
China set for core role in global portfolios
The growing appeal of Chinese assets to foreign investors will result in overweight positions in domestic equities and bonds going forward, argues Amundi Asset Management.
Active engagement drives ESG returns in China
Investors should aim to build rapport with management teams in China as a key way to effect positive ESG change and reap the rewards, says Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
Ways to re-engage with energy transition
Themes such as clean energy generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, energy efficiency and clean mobility offer strong growth prospects for investors, says Schroders.
Emerging markets face headwinds
The biggest problem may be that risk appetite doesn’t revive and they struggle to draw in cautious investors.
Capturing Asian alpha
The region’s comparatively early economic recovery from Covid-19 offers pockets of opportunity for investors, says UBS Asset Management (UBS AM).
New data sources offer untapped ESG insights for EM
Investors in emerging markets (EM) should apply artificial intelligence (AI) to unstructured data for better ESG analysis, says a report from Amundi and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Improving dividend picture fails to boost equity income sector
The long-term underperformance of global equity income funds is significant.
Quality counts for investors in Chinese stocks
Despite regulatory and geopolitical headwinds, investors should focus on fundamentals and target industry leaders in key sectors set to seize on the volatility, says Aberdeen Standard Investments.
