Can emerging markets leapfrog developed economies?
Emerging markets are underpinned by strong fundamentals and undemanding valuations and are likely to be supported by US rate cuts, which are expected to start some time in 2024.
AUM for SFDR Article 8/9 funds as of Dec 2023
are SFDR* Article 8/9 as of Dec 2023 (not available in all jurisdictions)
is our target for operational net-zero
At the basic level, Sustainable Investing is an approach to investment where environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, in combination with traditional financial considerations, guide the selection and management of investments. This can be thought of as ESG integration to the investment process. This input focuses on the risks & opportunities ESG factors may bring when assessing a potential investment.
In addition to ESG integration, investors may look for investments that seek to achieve a positive environmental or social outcome. This can be thought of as sustainable outcomes as an output of the investment process.
This all comes under the broad banner of ‘sustainable investing’.
We have developed our sustainable investing approach, from over 30 years of experience, starting from a focus on corporate governance to the more holistic approach we take today. ESG considerations are now an integral part of our decision making.
*Given the different defining criteria of sustainable funds by regulators across jurisdictions, an Article 8 or 9 fund under the SFDR may not necessarily be categorised as a ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG’ fund in the respective Asia Pacific markets.
We host and speak at events, to contribute thought leadership to important sustainability issues. Join us to find out more.
This year, abrdn’s Sustainability Summit 2023, held in Singapore, envisions the future of sustainability in Asia Pacific (APAC) – where the region leads the way in advancing sustainability solutions and making real progress.
abrdn will be sponsoring the Oasis rest area at the PRI in Person conference taking place in Tokyo this year. We look forward to meeting you there!