Date of Publication: November 1, 2020

Author: Ping An

Summary:

ESG investing has become a mainstream phenomenon for capital markets worldwide. Global flows to ESG-themed ETFs hit a record high in 2019, up to 4 times than that of 2018. During the pandemic in 2020, despite the outflow of traditional ETF funds, the market needs for ESG investing remains strong. The opening up of China’s capital markets is also driving more international capital with ESG themes into China, promoting ESG and responsible investment philosophies to gain greater recognition in China. In addition, with stronger regulatory requirements for ESG disclosures and a broader guidance to build a “green financial system,” China has witnessed an increase in the quantity and quality of disclosures, as well as rapid growth of ESG investment in recent years.

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