Data's role in sustainable investing is critical

SINGAPORE has clear ambitions to become Asia's leading green finance and climate hub. This will spur growth in sustainable investing, and consumer awareness about aligning investments with values is picking up rapidly.

One challenge really matters for investors: Not all sustainable funds are created equal. That makes it important to take an active approach in selecting among sustainable investment options.

The lack of clarity around sustainable investing is one of the biggest hurdles, because it makes it hard for investors to get a simple answer about the right ESG (environmental, social, governance) options to meet their goals.