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

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

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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.

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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.