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Gatekeepers are unique in their reliance on traditional benchmarks, ranking non-ESG equity benchmarks highly.
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Gatekeepers are more likely to predict lower inflation.
Gatekeepers plan to utilize Article 9 requirements at the highest rate.
Gatekeepers show evidence of much higher use of SFDR Article 8, 9 (EU).
Gatekeepers are more likely to agree that equity ESG funds can outperform non-ESG equity funds in any environment.
Gatekeepers show the most economic optimism with their expectations for GDP growth.
SINGAPORE
Nearly 7 out of 10 gatekeepers agree that ESG equity funds which integrate ESG into their fundamental analysis are more likely to outperform than exclusionary ESG equity funds.
GATEKEEPERS IN ASIA
See positive screening as the most important objective when selecting ESG equity funds. Are more likely than those in Asia to increase allocations to global and US equities. Expect greater ESG allocations to government bonds and high yield credit than those in Asia. View cost as a bigger factor in equity fund selection than their Asian counterparts. Favor evidence from ESG specialist teams in determining best-in-class asset managers.
See thematic investing as the most important objective when selecting ESG equity funds. Are more pessimistic than their European counterparts about 2023 equity returns. Rank emerging markets, domestic equity and private equity as top targets for new equity allocations. Show stronger demand for inflation-related fixed income than those in Europe. Favor ESG track record disclosure in determining best-in-class asset managers.
GATEKEEPERS IN EUROPE
Though their views align on the global growth outlook, investment grade ESG allocations and the need for more reporting transparency, the survey results imply some key discrepancies between gatekeepers in Europe and Asia. Use the map to access regional/country highlights.
EUROPE
ASIA
Gatekeepers in Singapore rely on regional market ESG indices to benchmark the relative performance of ESG equity funds at the highest rate (44% vs 15% overall).
20% vs. 8% Overall
82% vs. 61% Overall
57% vs. 24% Overall
85% vs. 46% Overall
21% vs. 13% Overall
53% vs. 39% Overall