Issuance in Asia Pacific (Apac) stays robust in 2022, led by China, Japan and Korea, shows Moody’s ESG Solutions.
Category: Studies
Government investment teams drive ESG uptake
Invesco study finds 75% of sovereign wealth funds and 47% of central banks adopting a formal ESG policy.
Hong Kong sees slower mutual fund growth
The city’s assets under management (AUM) in asset and wealth management only reported a 2% year-over-year increase for 2021, official figures show.
Faltering ESG performance raises investor doubts
There are increasing questions about ESG investing as the focus on performance, data, reporting and transparency sharpens, according to a study by Schroders.
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.
