Study reveals rising skepticism among Asian investors towards ESG funds due to perceived lack of clarity, says AXA.

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Growing scepticism and a lack of trust in the performance of ESG investments are the top barrier’ for Asian investors, according to a study by AXA Investment Managers.

AXA Group recently began offering training to its shareholders and insurance customers in France on the challenges of climate change, including investment topics, explaining the impact of climate change on the environment and businesses and what can be done to reduce the consequences at both individual and corporate levels.

The proportion of individuals in Asia who expected ESG funds to outperform non-ESG funds of the same risk level fell 10 percentage points to 41 per cent in 2023 from 2021.

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Author / Journalist: Meredith Chen

Category: Business

Markets: Hong KongFranceJapanSingapore

Topics: Investment Asia Cent Portfolio Climate Funds 2021 Understanding Investors According Study

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Published On: 2024-05-23 @ 07:00:08 (4 weeks ago)

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