Impact investments made by wealthy families in the region have often been focused on improving poverty, according to Singapore-based multi-family office Maitri AM.
Category: ESG
Manulife IM launches Asia ESG bond fund
The Canadian asset manager is offering an ESG fund focused on Asian credit to Singapore retail investors.
UBS Wealth hits sustainable investment milestone
UBS now recommends sustainable over traditional investments for its private clients, and has seen sharp growth in ESG allocations in APAC.
IIGCC investment framework enters consultation phase
The net zero investment framework will be finalised by the end of this year, according to JPMAM.
Maybank AM launches global ESG fund in Malaysia
Schroders is the investment adviser of the new shariah-compliant investment product.
China sees passive ESG fund growth
Although Europe and the US dominate the passive sustainable fund sector, new products have gained traction in China.
JPMAM launches ESG bond fund in Singapore
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has registered its Global Bond Opportunities Sustainable Fund for sale to retail investors in the Lion City.
ASI launches Asian ESG fund
A new Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Sicav will focus on Apac companies aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Pandemic boosts ESG sentiment in Singapore
The Covid-19 dislocation will accelerate the adoption of ESG principled investing and the deployment of more tech, according to Singapore’s asset managers.
UOB AM launches Robeco ESG fund in Thailand
There are only two global ESG-focused funds in Thailand.
