Responsible investing can prevent short-term losses: First State
Corporate governance is attracting greater attention in Asia, but it may take longer for investors to focus on environmental and social factors, says Amanda McCluskey of First State Investments.
Most asset managers point to their range of socially responsible or sustainable investment funds – which tend to screen out certain stocks – to demonstrate their responsible investment (RI) credentials.
But First State Investments takes the view that environmental or social governance issues are material ones that should be looked at in every asset portfolio.
The Australian fund house does not screen out certain stocks or assets in any of its portfolios. “We will invest in anyth…
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