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New Straits Times
06-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
StanChart: 87pct of wealthy investors eye transition investing
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered's new research shows rising momentum for transition investing, with 87 per cent of high-net-worth investors surveyed showing strong interest in the growing asset class. In a statement today, the bank also highlighted continued enthusiasm for sustainable investing, with 83 per cent of respondents keen on opportunities in that space. In Malaysia, it said 91 per cent of investors surveyed indicated very strong interest in transition investing, slightly higher than the 88 per cent recorded for sustainable investing. Both showed the second highest interest among the markets surveyed. These findings were revealed in the Bank's latest Sustainable Banking Report, which this year looks at transition investing and its potential to become the next wealth frontier. The report, titled "Transition investing: the next wealth frontier?", is based on a survey of 1,600 high-net-worth individuals across eight markets – Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates. The report revealed investor interest in a range of transition themes with the potential to support the shift towards a low-carbon economy, with green hydrogen (49 per cent), low-emission fuels (47 per cent), and carbon capture and storage (45 per cent) emerging as the top three themes of interest. Investors in Malaysia indicated similar themes of interest, led by green hydrogen (51 per cent), followed by electric vehicles (44 per cent) and low-emission fuels (43 per cent). Despite growing interest, the report highlighted that investors face several barriers when it comes to transition investing. The perception of higher risks (50 per cent) was a key consideration among investors, with the report also highlighting concerns around the lack of benchmarking to compare investment products (46 per cent) and the view that such investments could yield low returns (44 per cent). In Malaysia, however, the results painted a slightly different picture, with low returns (59 per cent) and lack of benchmarks (56 per cent) emerging as the top two concerns. While investor appetite is strong, the findings indicated a gap in understanding, with only 15 per cent of investors able to fully define the concept of transition investing. To address this challenge and support clients, Standard Chartered has launched a Transition Investing Guide to provide clear and practical investor guidance for evaluating transition-related funds. Standard Chartered Malaysia head of wealth and retail banking Harmander Mahal said as Malaysia pushes ahead on the path to net zero by 2050, sustainable finance has emerged as a catalyst for the shift to decarbonisation. "Our affluent clients have also shown increasing enthusiasm in the concept of transition investing with climate transition funds growing in prominence. "For us, this presents an opportunity to convert that interest into action by equipping investors with the knowledge to integrate transition investing into their portfolio as the economy move towards the decarbonisation agenda in the long term," he added.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian investors have highest appetite for transition investing: Stanchart
MUMBAI: Given the huge unmet demand, Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have shown the strongest appetite for transition investing globally, according to Standard Chartered's Sustainable Banking Report 2025. The study found that 93% of Indian respondents expressed interest in this emerging investment theme—more than any other market surveyed. Transition investing, as defined in the report, involves allocating capital to support the shift to a low-carbon economy. India also led in sustainable investing, with 92% of respondents indicating interest. The findings are based on a survey of 1,600 HNIs with at least $1 million in assets under management, conducted in Q4 2024 across eight markets—India, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the UAE. Among Indian investors, the primary motivation for transition investing was the desire to create positive social and environmental impact. This was followed by the aim to generate better returns and to align investments with personal values. Electric vehicles were a particularly popular theme, with 55% of Indian respondents expressing interest—the highest level recorded across all eight markets. In addition to electric vehicles, Indian investors also showed strong interest in green hydrogen and low-emission fuels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Across the full sample, the most popular transition themes were green hydrogen (49%), low-emission fuels (47%), carbon capture and storage (45%), electric vehicles (44%), carbon markets (42%) and electrification (32%). Despite the enthusiasm, the report highlighted several barriers to greater adoption of transition investing. Chief among them was the perception of higher risks, cited by 50% of respondents. A lack of benchmarks for comparing products (46%) and concerns about potentially low returns (44%) were also noted. Awareness remains a challenge, with only 15% of respondents able to fully define transition investing. To address these gaps, Standard Chartered has introduced a Transition Investing Guide to help clients better understand and evaluate such investments. Samir Subberwal, global head – wealth solutions, deposits and mortgages, and chief client officer at Standard Chartered, said the bank continues to see growing interest in sustainable and transition investing. 'The concept of transition investing is one that our clients are increasingly interested in being educated on,' he said. Standard Chartered's approach is guided by its Transition Finance Framework, which aligns financing with a 1.5°C pathway, drawing on the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emissions 2050 scenario. The bank operates in 53 markets and is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
