The consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is an essential component of any rational investment strategy. Yet emerging markets (EM) often face a “perception shortfall” compared with developed markets (DM) when it comes to ESG factors. The truth is emerging markets are driving global economic growth, and ESG factors have never been more important to investors looking to harness this growth. Many investors, however, cling to some false notions concerning ESG in EM that keep them from realizing the sector’s potential. Here, we dispel five myths about ESG in EM. READ MORE
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