A survey finds that Covid-19 has prompted private-banking clients to turn to ESG for positive impact and risk management.
Category: Industry views
Home-grown Chinese brands offer long-term equity plays
National pride and China’s dual circulation policy bode well for the auto sector, as well as for consumer brands such as sportswear, cosmetics, skincare and infant milk formula, says Credit Suisse.
Pitfalls of alternative income assets
Scarcity of yield has caused a lot of capital to chase relatively few assets and left valuations stretched.
Pinebridge backs Asia HY credit
It has been a recurring theme since interest rates collapsed a year ago, and Asian high yield credit retains supporters
Transition tilt to offer alpha for climate investors
Beyond mere exclusion, investors should focus on those companies well-placed to transition to a lower-carbon world and offering goods and services for climate change mitigation, says Aviva Investors.
Asia grasps the ESG baton
Demand for ESG strategies is reaching critical mass among mainstream investors, according to Natixis Investment Managers.
Speculation over Spacs requires cautious stance
Longer term investors need to be patient as the market for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (Spacs) undergoes much-needed maturity, believes Amundi Asset Management.
The multi-asset alternative
Low fixed income yields are forcing multi-asset funds to explore different strategies.
Incremental yield from emerging market equities
Several converging market dynamics suggest now is a good time for investors to increase exposure to emerging market (EM) equities, according to GAM Investments.
