Mapping ESG to investment beliefs better than comparing to benchmarks

James Phillips
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Existing methods of tracking fund performance are not suitable for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, First State Investments has said.

Asset management firms should instead set clear investment beliefs and ensure their portfolios match these as closely as possible, engaging their employees and members to set these. Together, th...

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