Structural transformations already underway will accelerate as a result of the global pandemic, according to senior fund manager Christopher Lees.

Structural transformations already underway will accelerate as a result of the global pandemic, according to senior fund manager Christopher Lees.
Two Chinese asset managers were included in a survey of 75 leading firms – and they didn’t distinguish themselves, according to a responsible investment report.
Nine funds were added on the list, six of which are managed by Pictet Asset Management.
In Hong Kong and Singapore, to address board diversity the firm will use its voting power, but won’t go as far as divestment.
Portfolio diversification benefits and better financial returns are driving allocations to sustainable assets, supported by a raft of regulatory initiatives, according to two separate reports.
Of all ESG risks, climate change is the one destined to become a mainstream risk to investment, according to MSCI.
Mirova, a Natixis affiliate focused on ESG products, intends to join rival firms by launching a sustainable equity product.
The latest initiatives include launching a proprietary ESG scoring system that uses machine learning and focuses on climate risks.
MAS has given Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) approval to sell four products to retail investors in the Lion City.
Several asset managers have brought ESG or sustainable funds to the Lion City.
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