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16-05-2018

Focus Malaysia - It pays to be ESG-focused

A recent article by Executive Director and CEO of Kenanga Investors Berhad, Mr Ismitz Matthew De Alwis discusses the impact and importance of ESG focused investments. There is a rising tendency among asset managers in recent times to retool their existing funds by giving their products a sustainability focus. Such ESG investing trends are likely to catch up in emerging economies. Based on growing evidence, he believes that ESG factors – when integrated into investment analysis and portfolio construction – may offer investors potential long-term performance advantages.