NEW
YORK and LONDON,
June 29,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Sentier Investors
(FSI), a leading global investment manager, today announced the
appointment of Sudip Hazra as
Director of the First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute
(the Institute), effective June
6.
Established in 2021, the Institute provides independent research
on sustainable investment-oriented issues including macro research
on market trends and issues, the effects of regulation and how
trends impact the performance of investors, companies, sectors and
economies. The Institute is jointly supported by FSI and its
shareholder, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a
subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).
Kate Turner, FSI's Global Head of
Responsible Investment, said, "Sudip will be instrumental in
delivering a research program designed to enhance awareness and
understanding among the investment community on a wide range of
investment-oriented sustainability topics."
Turner added, "As responsible investors, we believe that
incorporating ESG considerations into our investment approach leads
to better outcomes for our clients and broader society. With Sudip
spearheading research for the Institute, we will deepen our
knowledge and shape how we can collectively respond to addressing
these complex issues. I look forward to the value that he will add
to our businesses and the broader investment community."
Hazra, who is based in London,
brings a wealth of sustainable research experience to his new role.
Before joining the Institute, he was Director of ESG Research for
Invesco. There, he led implementation of a global net zero
investment research framework, developed processes for compliance
for Articles 8 and 9 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure
Regulation, and was part of the team that won 'Best ESG Research'
at the ESG Investing Awards 2023. Prior to Invesco, he was Head of
ESG Research and Responsible Investment at Kepler Cheuvreux where
he received the Farsight Award for best ESG orientated
research.
Hazra said: "The complexity of the sustainability issues that
investors are facing today requires much deeper analysis. I look
forward to working with the team to deliver research that has
practical application and can assist investors in their capital
allocation decisions and company engagement programs."
For more information about the Institute, visit
firstsentier-mufg-sustainability.com
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About First Sentier Investors
First Sentier Investors manages more than US$148.1 billion in assets (as at 31 March 2023) on behalf of institutional
investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors, investment
platforms, financial advisers and their clients worldwide.
The firm was acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial
Group, Inc in August 2019, and
operates as a standalone global investment management business with
offices across Europe, the
Americas, and Asia Pacific.
First Sentier Investors is a globally Certified B Corporation
and signatory to the UK Stewardship Code. The firm's investment
expertise spans across a range of asset classes and specialist
sectors focused on delivering sustainable investment success based
on responsible investment principles.
For more information, visit
www.firstsentierinvestors.com
About MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the
world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG
has a global network with approximately 2,500 locations in more
than 50 countries. The Group has about 170,000 employees and offers
services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities,
credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The
Group aims to "be the world's most trusted financial group" through
close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly
respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving
society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better
world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New
York stock exchanges.
For more information, visit mufg.jp/english
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