Why ESG is not just a green bubble
ESG is no passing fad, as more investors are convinced that alpha can be found in ESG and regulators continue to introduce rules to lift ESG standards.
Luncheon for asset management's 25 most influential women
AsianInvestor hosted a long lunch for the 25 most influential women in Asia-Pacific's asset management industry on June 24 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong.
The award winners (with AI's Jame DiBiasio and Rebekka Kristin, centre)
Listening to the speeches
Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen
Su-Mei Thompson
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