Both firms have also rolled out ESG scores and rating tools for funds and indices.
Tag: MSCI
Are climate change risks quantifiable?
Of all ESG risks, climate change is the one destined to become a mainstream risk to investment, according to MSCI.
Chinese company ESG scores inching upward: MSCI
Since the recent inclusion of China A-shares in mainstream indices, global investors have been looking more closely at company ESG ratings.
China set to outgrow EM indices
Chinese equites should be treated as a separate investment “sleeve” as their weighting within EM indices approaches 50%, according to JP Morgan Asset Management.
In case you missed it (23 November 2018)
Temasek explores AI and blockchain; Hong Kong’s Convoy makes investment in UK fintech firm; MFEX to acquire RBC’s fund platform technology; Why MSCI downgraded Nissan months before chairman was sacked; Singapore launches investor education programme; and more…
In case you missed it (05 October 2018)
Aberdeen Standard expands Japan business; State Street creates role for its academic affiliate; Jack Lin joins MSCI’s executive committee; APAC family offices need succession planning; Phillip Capital launches an ETF in Singapore; Mercer and Morningstar team up; and more…
Global index providers pull in more A-shares
MSCI plans to expand inclusion to smaller China stocks and mid-caps, while UK-based FTSE Russell announced its own additions.
In case you missed it (14 September 2018)
Schroders hires PM from HSBC Global AM; Franklin Templeton names new fixed income CIO; BNY Mellon creates chief economist role; Hong Kong’s private wealth AUM to double by 2023; Willis Towers Watson and MSCI co-develop ESG strategy; MAS introduces new corporate structure for funds; and more…
Robeco’s China fund terminates Taiwan sales
Robeco has requested that Taiwan’s regulator delist a China equity product because it could exceed the maximum A-share holding limit.
Jack Lin quits Amundi for MSCI
The South Asia chief executive officer of Amundi Asset Management has left the firm following its merger with Pioneer.