JP Morgan AM decided to decline investment in a renewable energy company due to inadequate action on a social issue.
Category: ESG
Hong Kong’s wealthy look for healthcare impact
However, in the SAR, sustainable investing is still all about returns.
Can AI resolve ESG rating differences?
AI and ML can improve the measurement of corporate ESG risks to enhance investment portfolio performance, according to State Street Associates.
Are regulators pushing too hard on ESG?
Asia’s regulators, more than private banks, have been driving ESG-focused investing, though the latter have started to make ‘less formal’ inquiries.
Not yet ESG ready – August 19
In Asia-Pacific, BNPP AM exited a company in a conglomerate because of continuing related-party transactions, which were overshadowed by strong earnings reports.
China ETFs among Asia’s best asset gatherers
Passive China-focused products are among the bestselling funds launched in Asia over the last year.
Janus Henderson explores biotech
The UK-based firm is the latest to join the growing number of asset managers that have launched thematic products in Asia.
Not yet ESG ready – 14 August 2019
Pictet AM declines investment in an expanding commodities producer, based on governance issues and delayed action in reducing emissions.
JPMAM: ESG enhances fixed income performance
Data suggests an ESG overlay improves returns and and reduces volatility for corporate bond investors, according to quantitative research by JP Morgan Asset Management.
UBS AM rolls out three ESG ETFs
The products are not yet available to accredited investors in Singapore.
