Fund managers and investors are still often confused over the definition of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing because there is no single definition of ESG. This is despite all indications that the integration of ESG criteria in all portfolio management processes is the inevitable future of the asset management industry. In addition to the lack of a single definition, there are also several different names and acronyms, such as ESG, SRI, impact investing, sustainability etc., with many of these terms used interchangeably in the literature of sustainable investment vehicles to describe the approach of the respective product. All these

Does bad corporate behavior lead to poor financial outcomes? Corporate governance failures have been easy to spot in recent years, with business headlines dominated by corporates that have failed to ensure they are run according to robust rules, guidelines and strategies. With companies held under much more scrutiny by their various stakeholders – not just limited to owners and shareholders, but also extending to their employees, the general public and beyond – there is more pressure on boards and management to have a watertight system of practices to achieve their objectives. Investors have been leant increasing powers to influence corporate