A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP
A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP
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Asian private-equity managers turn to impact investing as demand rises among US, Europe investors, eye stronger returns and fundraising

  • Investors in the US and Europe are increasingly favouring investments that comply with ESG principles
  • Private-equity managers such as KKR, Quadria Capital are taking the lead in this sector

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Georgina Lee
Georgina Lee

Updated: 7:00am, 24 Oct, 2019

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A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP
A slum in New Delhi. Companies that comply with ESG principles will also benefit from a higher return on equity, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Photo: AFP
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