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The latest episode of The AIQ Podcast explores the psychology of climate change and how to engage individuals in the quest for solutions.

More than 40 years since a senior NASA scientist told US Congress of concerns about human activities disrupting the climate, experts are warning of an impending climate catastrophe and the financial sector is wrestling with the implications.

With robust tools and guides, investors can improve their chances of reaching their desired financial destination rather than taking a wrong turn.

Central bank independence is widely regarded as a prerequisite for successful monetary policy. However, with economies having struggled over the past decade and inflation no longer seen as a problem, that view is being contested, argues Stewart Robertson, chief economist at Aviva Investors.

Greenback’s role as a haven is threatened by US debt load and cyclical shortcomings. Much of the sentiment around the recent path of the US dollar has been justifiably bullish. Sweeping corporate tax cuts, the US Federal Reserve’s diverging monetary policy against the rest of the developed world and positive economic fundamentals helped power its rise in 2018.

The issues related to antimicrobial resistance and spread of drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ pose serious risks to public health and business landscape. We have engaged with our investees to discuss their strategy on antibiotic resistance.

As the fallout from the 1MDB continues, and Mahathir Mohamad returning to power on an overly ambitious reform agenda, it is easy to be sceptical about Malaysia’s ESG credentials. But as Stanley Kwong explains, the reality is far more nuanced.