Investing for the right impact

(From left) Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd assistant portfolio manager Mohd Aiman Anuar, Yap, Hisham and portfolio manager Amos Tan at the Breakfast Conference 2019.

THE global impetus for environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) has produced a positive change as companies and organisations increasingly embrace responsible investing.

In simple terms, responsible investing is the deliberate practice of investing money in companies and funds that have positive environmental and social impact, as opposed to solely prioritising financial returns.