There are increasing questions about ESG investing as the focus on performance, data, reporting and transparency sharpens, according to a study by Schroders.
Category: Studies
Climate and biodiversity top engagement priorities for Southeast Asia investors
Schroders study finds 30% most concerned about climate issues.
A ‘paradigm shift’ in stewardship in China
Domestic fund managers in China that tend to avoid voting against management are beginning to ‘move the needle’.
Singapore investors’ mismatch between ESG values and action
Despite recognising importance of ESG, investors are reluctant to invest sustainably, according to Amundi report.
Investors pursue credibility and performance in managers
Credibility, performance and service fees are key criteria for choosing asset managers, according to FleishmanHillard’s first pan-Asia future of asset management report.
Investors want more education from providers and advisers
They also demand for personal values and principles to be at forefront of their strategies.
Emerging markets green bonds hit new record
A new report from Amundi and IFC shows a sharp rebound in issuance of green bonds in emerging markets (EM) and developing economies in 2021 amid strong investor demand.
Asean seeing surge in sustainable debt
Record levels of green and sustainable debt issuance across Asean indicate potential for continued growth amid investor appetite, shows new research by Climate Bonds Initiative and HSBC.
Global wealth surges 10.6% to $530trn
It is the fastest growth rate in over a decade.
Family offices seek diversification
More of their assets are now allocated to private equity, according to the UBS Global Family Office Report 2022.