Topic: Investor confidence in ESG-themed funds is reassured by China’s supportive policy and regulations, improved ratings, and the implementation of ESG reporting and governance standard among Chinese corporates.
Author: InvesTAO Research
Summary
- In 2020, China rose to be the 5th largest mutual fund market in the world, recording a YoY growth of 27% with USD482 billion raised in capital.
- Pan-ESG mutual funds have generally outperformed the market with the New Energy Vehicle (“NEV”) charting the lead table as the top outperforming sector.
- Investor confidence in ESG-themed funds is reassured by China’s supportive policy and regulations, improved ratings, and the implementation of ESG reporting and governance standard among Chinese corporates.