KBC Asset Management outlines its commitment to innovation and responsible investing in a changing world

This year marks the 30th anniversary of KBC Asset Management’s first Responsible Investing fund. Having recently been honoured ‘Most Sustainable Investment Company’ by World Finance, the company’s CEO, Johan Lema, and its Chief Investor Support Officer, Frank Van de Vel, look back at its sustainability achievements and forwards to the future

There are many different elements to the ESG acronym, which can at first glance seem overwhelming. By breaking these down, companies can make a vital start on implementing a suitable framework for ESG and move towards sustainable growth

The pandemic will continue to affect the world economy in 2021 and 2022. The focus will be on economic recovery, while underlying megatrends are reinforced

Responsible investment is no longer something that should be seen as optional, it should be an intractable pillar of all financial decision making and investment processes

While turbulent markets and digital disruption have proved a headache in the banking industry, change can confirm the effectiveness of the correct long-term approach