GIC and peers investigating climate risk effect on property
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and other institutional investors into real estate are analysing the impact of climate risk on investment flows and the pricing of real assets.
Tag : environment
Aussie supers upbeat about active equity investments
Equity market optimism is undimmed among some CIOs at Australia's superannuation funds. But with markets priced to perfection, questions are raised about future returns.
Full cycle: Investing for a circular economy
Society’s addiction to plastics is pushing the environment to the limit, but as Hermes’ Emma Berntman explains, behind the demonisation of plastic lies the need for a paradigm shift in the way we produce and consume goods – one which we can participate in as investors and consumers.
New Zealand Super: carbon risk is under-priced
The state pension fund is a fierce proponent of incorporating climate change risk in its investment strategy. Others should follow suit, writes chief executive Adrian Orr.
ESG message slowly getting through in Asia
Asian asset owners are gradually embracing the idea that environmental, social and governance strategies can be an effective form of risk control.
Will venture capitalists find greenbacks in green investing?
Gregory Heibel, a partner in the emerging companies group of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, explains how clean technology may be coming back in vogue in Asia.
