ESG considerations in the investment process are crucial, but it is not practical to try and quantify the impact of ESG on investment performance, argues Chris Durack, CEO of Schroders’ in Hong Kong and head of the firm’s institutional business for Asia Pacific.
Investors in Asia expect 11.7% annual returns over the next five years, among the highest return expectations globally, according to a survey conducted by Schroder Investment Management.
M&G appoints; Eastspring hires, so does Fullgoal; BNP Paribas AM loses; Crypto polls; Debt galore; Compliance obstruction; Vontobel warrants; Schroders advertises and much more.
Schroders study shows link between organic food and sustainable investing; Value Partners to launch “Smart” Asia (ex-Japan) fund in Europe; UBS’ wealth biz’ profits up; Eaton Vance poaches from Pimco for chief compliance officer role; MAS announces senior management changes; and more…
China ETFs have joined actively-managed funds as the top performers over the past three years.
China funds continue to dominate the best performers’ table. Allianz, UBS, Schroders, Castlestone — these firms had funds among the best and the worst performers over the last three years.
FSA compares two China mixed asset products — the JP Morgan China Income Fund and the Schroders China Asset Income Fund.
Cazenove Capital’s Asian wealth and private banking business is to be renamed Schroders Wealth Management.
Haitong hires; Schroders’ profits; UOB is steadfast; JO Hambro aims high; Balance sheets swell; Currency markets disobey; JP Morgan PB’s reading list and much more.
Schroders sells its Asian Asset Income Fund in China through the MRF; Aviva Investors creates real estate role in Singapore; Vontobel AM hires three new analysts for its growth equity team; New Zealand sees its first green bond; Morningstar acquires stake in ESG research and ratings firm Sustainalytics; and more…
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