The Netherlands-based asset manager intends to increase staff and strategy offerings in Apac.
Category: ESG
Investors eye early-stage sustainability
Being near the start of its sustainability path makes Asia an enticing opportunity for investors willing to engage companies in the right way, according to Fidelity International.
Aviva Investors stresses climate urgency
Investors need to pay closer attention to climate change and make it a more central focus within investment portfolios, according to Aviva Investors.
Climate funds pass milestone
More than half of global AUM are in funds committed to climate goals.
Funds’ ESG credibility tested
Asset managers need to practice what they preach in implementing and integrating sustainable investment policies, according to Aviva Investors.
Net zero goal needs more alignment
More ambitious and aligned policies are needed to achieve the Paris agreement targets – and to enable investors to make a bigger impact, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
ESG impacts credit ratings
Covid-19 has accelerated many credit-relevant ESG trends that will be of growing importance in rating agencies’ assessment of bond issuers’ credit quality.
New rules for Hong Kong ESG funds
The regulator has imposed greater disclosure requirements to prevent greenwashing.
China tech adjusts to green forces
Regulatory and social pressure is forcing Chinese tech companies to integrate environmental practices, according to Eastspring Investments.
EM impact strategies face challenges
Investors must assess each sector’s potential to deliver both positive impact and returns in disparate emerging markets (EM), says UBP Asset Management (UBP AM).