Asia is not far behind the West when it comes to sustainability awareness

What are net-zero carbon emissions? What factors and values in companies to look for

More carbon neutrality progress in utilities and telecom sector than energy sector

Percentage estimates of companies that will achieve carbon neutrality in coming decades

How sustainable investors have a role to play in forcing positive change in companies

Will there be more emphasis on social issues versus the 'E' and 'G' in ESG?

BT Money Hacks Ep 92: Trends for Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond

12:12 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - a growing area of interest for retail investors especially in Asia - and the outlook for ESG investing in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victoria Mio, director for Asian equities at Fidelity International, who explains the following:


Fidelity’s annual global Analyst Survey 2021 shows how Asia (including China) is not far behind the West when it comes to sustainability awareness (1:00)
Net-zero carbon emissions: What it means for investors and what factors and values in companies they should look for (3:26)
More carbon neutrality progress in utilities and telecom sector companies than within energy sector (6:12)
Percentage estimates of companies that will achieve carbon neutrality in coming decades (7:20)
How sustainable investors have a role to play in forcing positive change in companies (8:03)
Will there be more emphasis on social issues versus the 'E' and 'G' in ESG? (9:10)

Find out more about:

Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

Download Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 report: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/static/singapore/pdf/article/analyst-survey-2021/fidelity_analyst_survey_2021.pdf

Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 site: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/analyst-survey-2021

Listen to Ep 89 - Key investment themes to act on in 2021: https://str.sg/Jj9K

Ep 90 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 92: Trends for Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond
12:12 min
Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
This week's episode looks at Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - a growing area of interest for retail investors especially in Asia - and the outlook for ESG investing in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/</a>
BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victoria Mio, director for Asian equities at Fidelity International, who explains the following:
<ol dir="auto">
<li>
Fidelity&rsquo;s annual global Analyst Survey 2021 shows how Asia (including China) is not far behind the West when it comes to sustainability awareness (1:00)
</li>
<li>Net-zero carbon emissions: What it means for investors and what factors and values in companies they should look for (3:26)</li>
<li>More carbon neutrality progress in utilities and telecom sector companies than within energy sector (6:12)</li>
<li>Percentage estimates of companies that will achieve carbon neutrality in coming decades (7:20)</li>
<li>How sustainable investors have a role to play in forcing positive change in companies (8:03)</li>
<li>Will there be more emphasis on social issues versus the 'E' and 'G' in ESG? (9:10)</li>
</ol>
Find out more about:
Fidelity International: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook</a>
Download Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 report: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/static/singapore/pdf/article/analyst-survey-2021/fidelity_analyst_survey_2021.pdf">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/static/singapore/pdf/article/analyst-survey-2021/fidelity_analyst_survey_2021.pdf</a>
Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 site: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/analyst-survey-2021">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/analyst-survey-2021</a>
Listen to Ep 89 - Key investment themes to act on in 2021: <a href="https://str.sg/Jj9K">https://str.sg/Jj9K</a>
Ep 90 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv">https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv</a>
Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
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Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.
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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

BT Money Hacks

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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