BNY Mellon Investment Management CEO Smits on ESG Outlook

The video features Hanneke Smits, CEO of BNY Mellon's Investment Management, discussing the growth and future of ESG investing, regulatory challenges, and the role of active management. She highlights the importance of consistent ESG regulations to combat greenwashing and the need for harmonization between US and EU standards. The discussion also touches on the potential of blockchain and crypto in investment management, emphasizing the need for digital asset solutions.

What is the significance of ESG in investment management according to the discussion?

How has the interest in sustainable investing changed over the last 18 months?

What expectations do investors have regarding ESG principles in their portfolios?

What role does regulatory oversight play in ESG investing?

What are the challenges associated with greenwashing in the investment industry?

What steps does the speaker suggest for addressing the issue of greenwashing?

How does the speaker view the future of active management in the context of ESG?

What is the importance of COP 26 for the asset management industry?

How does the speaker perceive the role of blockchain technology in investment management?

What are the current trends in client demand for digital assets according to the speaker?