Singapore investors have become less active in ESG investing over the past year and have grown less hopeful about the ability of these funds to outperform. How come Income Insurance is committing a staggering S$1 billion in climate transition financing, then? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from David Chua, chief investment officer at Income Insurance.

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner.

This episode is brought to you by Income Insurance.

Highlights:

01:55 Combating challenges Asia faces with ESG investing

03:36 Income balances its commitment to ESG investing

07:31 Reigniting interest in ESG investing

09:07 Income advancing its sustainability objectives

10:18 Expanding investment linked funds to include sustainable fund solutions

More about:

Income Insurance

Sustainability | Income Insurance

Insurance Savings & Investment-Linked Plans

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With David Chua, chief investment officer, Income Insurance

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

---

Follow BT Branded Podcasts:

Channel: bt.sg/btbrpod

Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/bpap

Spotify: bt.sg/bpsp

Website: bt.sg/brpod

Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg

Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.

---

Discover more BT podcast series:

BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks

BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt

BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus

BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM

BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.