Sustainable investing is no exception in taking a hit from a market downturn but investors in the area are disciplined so as to benefit from opportunistic chances, says Pierre DeGagné (pictured), head of funds selection at DBS Private Bank.

It’s a new year but the downbeat mood across global markets remains. Worries over slowing growth amid rising interest rates and a trade conflict persist among investors reeling from the worst year for global equities since the financial crisis in 2008. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments are typically located in volatile sectors such as mid-caps and emerging markets which could leave investors more exposed to the market momentum; however it also means they are taki

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