Top ESG funds in Asia boost returns

Four of the five best performers in the region this year are focused on Japan, boasting total returns of more than 17%, according to Bloomberg data. — Reuters

SINGAPORE: Asia’s top environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds are reaping the rewards of investing in Japan, a market largely ignored even by local money managers focused on sustainability.

Four of the five best performers in the region this year are focused on Japan, boasting total returns of more than 17%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg of ESG funds with at least US$250mil (RM1.2bil) in assets.