ESG ratings are still in the early stages of development in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report from the OECD.
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EM alliance unveils green bond standards Guidelines are expected to provide help corporates and governments in developing economies design and implement green bonds. August 20, 2021 A group of emerging markets investors have put forward new guidelines for issuers of labelled green bonds in a push to strengthen this nascent market in developing economies. The […]
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Whilst, in broad terms, ESG factor disclosures by companies in Emerging Markets is not yet at the level of Developed Markets, it continues to improve, and indeed what we now think of as ESG factor considerations have been present in the running of such companies for many years, according to Geoffrey Mazullo of Emerging Markets […]
Read MoreGovernance standards in emerging markets are coming under closer scrutiny. The International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) has published a report seeking to strengthen corporate governance frameworks within emerging markets. The report from IOSCO’s growth and emerging markets committee identifies possible measures and regulatory approaches aimed at strengthening corporate governance in emerging market jurisdictions and aligning […]
Read MoreA short-term outlook and portfolio turnover exceeding 100% per annum is inhibiting ESG integration finds new research by Mercer, the investment consulting firm. These findings are included in it’s recent report, Gaining Ground: Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Facors into Investment Process in Emerging Markets. The report, commissioned by IFC, a member of the World Bank […]
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