As asset managers curb support for shareholder votes, a debate rages between investors' fiduciary responsibilities and pursuing sustainability goals.
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Support by the world’s leading investment managers on ESG votes tabled by APAC shareholders is waning, which is piling pressure on other institutional investors to take the lead.
The Hong Kong-headquartered life insurer is set to benefit from real-time data for its investment management through an integrated platform under the partnership with BlackRock and BNY.
The drive to move away from carbon-intensive technologies will lead to inflationary pressures, even as technological breakthroughs pile even further pressure on energy demand, the global chief investment strategist at BlackRock said.
From the world's largest asset manager to the Nan Fung family office, Helen Zhu knows her biggest strength lies in always pushing herself out of the comfort zone.
The Rockefeller Foundation teams up with Bezos Earth Fund to catalyse private capital in Global South’s energy transition, while Ping An and Temasek also see opportunities in renewable energy storage.
After two of the world’s largest asset managers pulled out of Climate Action 100+, HESTA and NZ Super have restated their commitment to the effort.
BlackRock announces APAC, China leadership changes; Blackstone plans to expand Singapore PE operations; Legal Super investment head departs for CIO role; Harvest Global Investments CEO steps down; M&G names new Korea real estate head; and more.
ETF demand surged in Asia in 2023. Will investors continue to bet on this investment vehicle this year and if so, what will be the key drivers?
This year is poised to be a busy year for mergers and acquisitions as investment managers strengthen teams that are expected to develop over the next decade.
Ping An names new co-CEO; former Ontario Teachers' executive takes on new role; BlackRock's China wealth management JV names new CIO; AIA hires group partnerships lead; GIC names deputy chairman; IFC appoints regional head in Asia; and more.
Insurers in the region are turning to private debt markets, as they adapt to a challenging macro environment amid lingering fears about inflation and recession, according to BlackRock's annual global insurance report.
