ESG considerations have become core parts of investing in developed markets, but as emerging markets (EMs) adapt, some notable distinctions have appeared between sustainable investing in the two economy types. Robert Horrocks, CIO of Matthews Asia, argued the main difference between ESG investing in emerging and developed markets was that in EM, it "actually matters", as it can drive significant change. Not only can investors allocate capital through an ESG lens in emerging markets, but he argued it is "the only place" they should. He views investments in emerging market companies as...
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