Asset managers find new frontiers for growth; African banks’ environmental risk rises

Fresh off the Asset Management team’s virtual conference, Rory Callagy highlights how asset managers are finding growth – sometimes through acquisitions – in ESG, alternative investments and software solutions. Plus Antonello Aquino of the Banking team discusses the growing environmental risks African banks confront. Inside this episode:Rory Callagy highlights how asset managers are finding growth – sometimes through acquisitions – in ESG, alternative investments and software solutions. (begins at 2:17)Antonello Aquino of the Banking team discusses the growing environmental risks African banks confront. (begins at 8:11)Related content:  Asset Management Week - Available On-Demand​​ - Explore highlights of this 4-day event covering topics such as ESG and its impact on credit, active asset management, rise of M&A, and much more.​Moody's Asset Management Week – Recap: Asset managers scale up to gain edge in ESG, technology, alternative investments - In a fragmented, growth-challenged industry, scale is helping firms obtain technology, expertise and products – including ESG and alternatives – that give them a competitive advantage.Banks – Africa: Banks begin to take stock of intensifying environmental threats - African banks face climate change risk through large loans extended to environmentally sensitive sectors and through the government bonds they hold on their balance sheets