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Look to sustainable investing to mitigate systemic risks

The focus is shifting away from ethical positioning and towards strengthening resilience

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    • Food security risks are mounting in Asia, stemming from population growth, climate shocks and resource insecurity.
    • Food security risks are mounting in Asia, stemming from population growth, climate shocks and resource insecurity. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Janet Shum

    Published Tue, May 26, 2026 · 03:23 PM

    SUSTAINABILITY faces headwinds.

    Global sustainable open-ended and exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows of about US$84 billion in 2025, as investors reassessed exposures amid geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty, shifting ESG focus and uneven short-term performance.

    Yet, framing this as a retreat overlooks the broader reconfiguration of capital flows.

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