Even though ESG disclosure is not yet mandatory in the country, according to a Fidelity study.
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Maitri sees huge opportunities in climate change investments
The multi-family office has also identified four other key investment themes.
HK companies now consider ESG risks
But only a few have fully integrated ESG-related risks into their enterprise risk management systems.
Lombard Odier snubs third-party ESG ratings
The firm prefers companies that are currently emitting a lot of carbon, but have taken a policy to reduce those emissions going forward.
HKEX launches ESG investment platform
The platform includes two ETFs managed by Mirae Asset and Haitong International.
Morgan Stanley IM shares ESG efforts in Asia
MSIM is also nearing full ESG integration, with around 80% of its AUM integrating ESG factors or applying ESG exclusionary screens.
ESG credit risks more prevalent in EM
Most emerging market public-sector ESG citations made by Moody’s were for debt issuers in Mexico, followed by China and Brazil.
SFC raises stakes on climate change
The Hong Kong regulator wants to force fund managers to include climate-related risks in their processes, and increase disclosure.
UOB requires managers to be ESG-compliant
The bank has integrated ESG considerations into its full suite of investment solutions offered to its retail and affluent clients.
PB clients crave for ESG information, says Citi
Regulators also play a key role in making information more accessible to investors, according to the SFC.
