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Asset Managers Overlook China Human Rights – Ignites Europe

However, firms with a focus on environmental, social and governance factors are facing increased pressure to justify their China investments


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Asset managers investing in China will continue to ignore the country’s human rights record because of the huge opportunity it presents, experts say, the Ignites Europe asset management newsletter reported.

However, firms with a focus on environmental, social and governance factors are facing increased pressure to justify their China investments on ethical grounds.

Read the full report: Ignites Europe

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.