Cash-strapped governments around the world are balking at the cost of green measures.
Tag: ESG
The FSA Spy market buzz – 16 February 2024
The AI juggernaut rolls on, China’s stock markets get sustainable, thematic funds are not that safe, private equity’s astonishing multi-decade returns, personal wealth in history and much more.
Thailand, Taiwan see surge in sustainable assets in Q4
Taiwan and Thailand were the standout markets during the fourth quarter thanks partly to new product launches, according to Morningstar.
Asia investors flock to bonds
Although favouring fixed income Hong Kong investors also poured cash into equity funds, according to Calastone research.
Principal AM launches China new energy innovation fund
The offshore fund’s strategy will focus on sectors promoting new energy technologies.
BNP Paribas launches green infrastructure debt fund
The fund is classified as “Article 9” under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
LGT WM promotes Archer to global stewardship role
Strategic input on the company’s net-zero, biodiversity and human rights work.
Robeco warns that “Goldilocks” era is ending
Decreased consumer spending and reduced corporate investment will likely reflect a deepening slowdown of the G7 business cycle, according to the Dutch asset manager.
Corporate governance in Asia has been neglected by markets: abrdn
Governance issues are being overlooked relative to the rising focus on sustainability issues.
Phillip Capital launches its first ESG fund
Its ESG-focused short duration bond fund has made its debut in Singapore.
