Exploring global ESG market differences Episode 23
Episode Summary
Morningstar’s global director of sustainability research, Hortense Bioy, joins Liz and Steve for a wide-ranging conversation focused on the differences between the well-established ESG markets of the EU and Asia, and the relative newcomer, the United States. Regulatory variations between the three markets are also discussed, especially how those regulations will impact the markets.
Episode Notes
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- A brief look ahead to COP26.
- Lots of chatter about commitments; will there be real action?
- The ESG markets in Asia, the EU and the US.
- Will the Asian ESG market overtake the US market in terms of fund flows?
- The role of data.
- Morningstar’s desire to be a global leader in sustainable investing.
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Guest Bio:
Hortense Bioy joined Morningstar as an equity ETF analyst in 2010 from Bloomberg, where she was a financial journalist. She began her career as an M&A analyst at Société Générale in Hong Kong.
Hortense holds a master’s degree in finance from Paris Dauphine University and a postgraduate degree in finance from Paris Sorbonne University. She is also a CFA charterholder.
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