This study investigates the association among management fees, ESG scores, and investment performance of ESG funds in China. It explores the significance of comprehending the cost-benefit analysis and long-term yields associated with sustainable investing. The investigation specifically...

Using survey data we analyze institutional investors' expectations about the future performance of fund managers and the impact of those expectations on asset allocation decisions. We find that institutional investors allocate funds mainly on the basis of fund managers' past performance and of...

1. Introduction -- 2. The impact of index design on asset management.-3. Pros and cons of Active management -- 4. Searching for market drivers: Factor investing -- 5. Hybrids increasingly blurring active/passive line -- 6. The need for a change: Sustainable finance -- 7. The next challenge: ESG...