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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>While investment managers spend money on expanding their ESG investment systems and disclosures in preparation for the FSA's guidelines, they expect the business of ESG funds to continue to grow.</li>
<li>It's desirable for investment managers to disclose qualitative and quantitative information, recognizing the need to incorporate ESG factors into their investment decisions and to show that results are being achieved.</li>
<li>Some investment managers are redefining ESG funds to incorporate ESG factors beyond ESG integration, and this trial-and-error process will continue as investment managers position ESG investment trusts as key products.</li>
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While investment managers spend money on expanding their ESG investment systems and disclosures in preparation for the FSA's guidelines, they expect the business of ESG funds to continue to grow.
It's desirable for investment managers to disclose qualitative and quantitative information, recognizing the need to incorporate ESG factors into their investment decisions and to show that results are being achieved.
Some investment managers are redefining ESG funds to incorporate ESG factors beyond ESG integration, and this trial-and-error process will continue as investment managers position ESG investment trusts as key products.


Trial and Error Continues for Investment Managers to Enhance Disclosure for Resuming ESG Fund Sales

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Trial and Error Continues for Investment Managers to Enhance Disclosure for Resuming ESG Fund Sales