Natixis Exits Financing of Shale Oil, Gas Projects

The video discusses recent trends in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investments, highlighting a shift away from financing shale oil and gas projects. It explores the impact of these trends on investment management, emphasizing the growing importance of social and governance issues alongside environmental concerns. The discussion contrasts active and passive asset management, noting the unique attributes of active managers in integrating ESG criteria. The video concludes with a look at the global adoption of ESG practices, particularly in the US, Europe, and Asia, and the role of affiliates in this transition.

What role do non-financial criteria play in the asset management narrative according to the speaker?

In what regions does the speaker see an increasing focus on ESG?