The underperformance of sustainable thematic products in recent times has likely discouraged investors from exploring these opportunities. To capture investor interest, discussions should emphasise investment potential rather than sustainability itself, recommends BNP Paribas Asset Management. ESG is integrated into the investment process across all asset classes, including fixed income, equities, and private assets at the fund manager, according to Singapore […]

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By construction, Paris-Aligned Benchmark (PAB) indices are more ambitious than Climate Transition Benchmarks (CTB), and their performance is comparable to any classic large-cap benchmark, believes Paul Lacroix, head of structuring at Ossiam, who discusses the differences, performance implications, of the exclusion and transition models. Both benchmarks serve to align investment portfolios with a low-carbon future, but their primary differences lie […]

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As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races through city streets worldwide, Julius Baer has been a steadfast partner since 2014, supporting the future of electric mobility and believing that Formula E will boost the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and drive innovation. After nine seasons and over 100 races in more than 30 cities, the Swiss pure play […]

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A recent MSCI study on 168 APAC banks’ net-zero transition found that over two-thirds have disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions, but just over half have disclosed Scope 3 emissions, and only 18% have set targets to reduce financed emissions. Asian Private Banker spoke to Anthony Chan, vice president of MSCI ESG & Climate Research to gain more insights. “We […]

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UBS’s foundation has teamed up with a non-profit to help support young people in addressing pressing climate issues in Hong Kong. UBS Optimus Foundation Hong Kong will be the seed funder of the ‘UBS x Melo Social Challenge’, a programme the bank jointly launched with Hong Kong-based non-profit Project Melo, according to a statement on Wednesday. The programme takes the […]

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This is a sponsored article from Schroders. Mark Lacey, head of Global Resource Equities Felix Odey, Global Renewables analyst The global food and water system will come under intense pressure in the coming years from two separate forces. Firstly, the world’s population is expected to increase from around seven billion today to eight billion by 2030 and nearly ten billion […]

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This week: Markus Müller, global head Chief Investment Office of Deutsche Bank International Private Bank, explains how biodiversity is the bedrock of our economic activity and why nature loss can directly or indirectly cause economic damage and lead to a realignment of portfolios Biodiversity is the bedrock of our economic activity: Markus Müller of Deutsche Bank IPB The integration of […]

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This is a sponsored article from M&G Investments. In this Q&A, Alex Araujo, Fund Manager of the M&G Global Listed Infrastructure strategy discusses the themes which are underpinning the sector and explains why he believes ESG principles and processes are inextricably linked to future success What are the main themes that are driving listed infrastructure? AA: At the moment, we […]

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This is a sponsored article from Schroders. 2020 was an extraordinary year for climate change action. Public opinion, governments, businesses and financial markets all had major shifts in their appreciation of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. More investment, research and development, and international collaboration will now come together to enable a faster transition to a net zero […]

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In terms of decarbonising their investment portfolios, investors in Asia lean towards thematic strategies more than their European and North American counterparts, according to the 2021 Robeco Global Climate Survey. “When APAC investors think about decarbonisation, they think much more about engaging with companies and driving the transition through strategic asset allocation and thematic investing, rather than divesting directly from […]

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DBS Private Bank aims to sustainably invest half of its AUM by 2023 as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the awareness of the investment strategy among Asian clients. The Singaporean bank said it aims to “galvanise” clients in the region to adopt environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in their investments, by widening and deepening clients’ access to its ecosystem […]

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A “decarbonising portfolio” reduces its exposure to carbon risk and aligns with a low-carbon future. Yet, according to Credit Suisse, it is equally important that such a portfolio proactively contributes to decarbonising the economy; that it helps fund the solutions required to address the global climate challenge. The Swiss bank’s The decarbonizing portfolio — A sustainable investment strategy for a low-carbon […]

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