Portfolio diversification benefits and better financial returns are driving allocations to sustainable assets, according to wealth managers in the region.
Category: ESG
MAS encourages managers to launch ESG funds
As of the end of March, Singapore accounted for only $6m of the nearly $8bn AUM of the sustainable universe in Asia ex-Japan.
ESG fund assets less than 1% in China
Fewer than a dozen mutual fund managers have an explicit ESG product, according to Z-Ben Advisors.
Ninety One prepares ESG fund in Hong Kong
The high conviction portfolio is another entry into the growing group of ESG funds.
NNIP joins ESG parade with China partner
After three-months in the market during the spread of the coronavirus, an ESG fund from NN Investment Partners and China Asset Management has been announced.
S&P and MSCI launch ESG rating tools
Both firms have also rolled out ESG scores and rating tools for funds and indices.
UBP rolls out EM impact fund
Other banks also believe that there is an increasing interest in impact investing among Asia-based investors.
Asia’s ESG funds attract nearly $1bn in Q1
Inflows were seen across all major markets, but a Pinebridge fund in Taiwan led with almost half of all inflows.
China’s Noah joins responsible investing network
NYSE-listed wealth manager Noah and its asset management arm, Gopher, have joined the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI) initiative.
JOHCM positions global fund for post-coronavirus world
Structural transformations already underway will accelerate as a result of the global pandemic, according to senior fund manager Christopher Lees.
