Instos eye tanker leasing for ESG-friendly investments

As institutional investors increasingly seek alternative assets, some have turned to infrastructure investments with environment, social and governance (ESG) elements. One particular example to have gained increasing investor interest is the leasing of fuel-efficient ships. Earlier this month, Royal Dutch Shell’s Singapore unit agreed to long-term charter contracts for six new LNG carriers. Two of these agreements were with investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM). …