Neuberger Berman has announced its first Japan-based equities team focusing on ESG research.
The team, led by Keita Kubota, will manage a ‘Japan Equity Engagement Strategy’ seeking returns through active engagement with Japanese small/mid-cap companies. Two analysts, one of whom will specialize in ESG investing will support the team. The firms says that, “We think encouraging Japanese companies to improve their ESG factors through our active engagement can generate superior returns”.