New Saudi fund to face scrutiny on governance, sustainability
Saudi Arabia wants to merge its General Organisation of Social Insurance (Gosi) with the Public Pension Agency (PPA). The new super fund will have to adhere to higher standards.
Tag : governance
Sovereign fund governance - the good, the bad and the ugly
Asia Pacific institutions are among the top-rated funds in the latest survey of governance and sustainability practices. Other regional players are yet to come up to the mark.
Why superficial engagement raises ESG investing risks
Investors face unforeseen risks in their adoption of ESG strategies if they are not engaging actively - and observers say this remains still the case in many instances.
Private equity in China faces hurdles despite new rules
Hurdles such as foreign exchange limitations still exist, but the new rules could help private equity fund managers and investors with ESG integration.
NPS joins GIC and other big investors in climate group
South Korea's National Pension Service and Singapore's GIC have signed up to the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change as momentum builds on sustainability issues.
Asian asset owners intensify their ESG embrace
ESG policy is ramping up at a government and investor level, as investors come under scrutiny for their behaviour and responses to the pandemic.
