Asia is far behind developed markets on key ESG issues, but the hope is that China’s regulatory policies to address environmental issues will drive a regional change in mindset.
Category: ESG
Green funds turn red amid trade tension
The trade conflict between the US and China has negatively affected investor sentiment, but Luciano Diana, Geneva-based head of environmental strategies, believes it is only noise, despite the negative effects on his fund’s portfolio.
In case you missed it (6 July 2018)
Finance and banking marketing directors earn way more than industry peers; Schroders’ WFOE installs fixed income manager; Aviva Investors creates Asia head of institutional sales role; institutional investors to raise emerging market debt exposure; Ostrum AM shuns tobacco investments; and more…
In case you missed it (22 June 2018)
UOB’s copywriting fail; South Korean managers launch “unification funds”; UOB AM launches alts fund for retail investors; Malaysia’s Affin Hwang establishes private equity arm; Janus Henderson names new head of Asia distribution; institutional investors embrace ESG integration; and more…
Hermes aims to go beyond ESG data
Relying on the ESG ratings provided by external researchers is not the most effective way to use ESG in the investment process, according to Leon Kamhi, head of responsibility at Hermes Investment Management.
The long road toward ESG integration
Integrating ESG in the investment process is easier said than done and will vary from one team to another, according to industry sources.
Study: Asia’s HNWIs expect outsized SI returns
High net worth individuals in Asia put strong returns ahead of building a better world when it comes interest in sustainable investment (SI) products, according to a survey conducted by Standard Chartered.
Hermes CEO: Integrate ESG into due diligence
Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of recently-acquired Hermes Investment Management, talks to FSA about life under a new owner, Asia plans, ESG and industry consolidation.
Can HSBC’s new funds reduce carbon emissions?
The managers of HSBC GAM’s two new low carbon funds are trying to cater to demand for lower carbon investments while at the same time influence companies to reduce their carbon footprints.
Influencing change: ESG investing & fixed income
As ESG factors are increasingly integrated into fixed income, PIMCO sees key opportunities.
