SAM, the Zurich based sustainability investing specialist, and Dow Jones Indexes, have announced that Seligson & Co Fund Management has signed a license for the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific). This is the first index fund worldwide to track this new benchmark. The DJSI Asia Pacific was introduced earlier this year to track the sustainability leaders within the developed markets in Asia Pacific. The index includes the 20% most sustainable companies out of the largest 600 stocks in the region by free float market capitalization. The underlying SAM assessment covers a variety of issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and human capital. The analysis reflects the growing importance investors attribute to sustainability criteria around the globe.“We are delighted to expand our existing relationship with Seligson and to see them add our new DJSI Asia Pacific to their offering. SAM and Dow Jones Indexes launched this benchmark earlier this year as the complementary piece in our joint index range to cover all three major investment regions. Finland is an exciting market for sustainability investing and we are delighted to provide Seligson with the benchmarks to tap into this opportunity.” said Alexander Barkawi, managing director, SAM Indexes. Further information:
SAM:
Alexander Barkawi, Managing Director, SAM Indexes
Phone +41 44 653 1801, E-mail: alex.barkawi@sam-group.com

Seligson & Co:
Ari Kaaro, Managing Director, Seligson & Co Fund Management Plc
Phone +358 9 6817 8217, E-mail: ari.kaaro@seligson.fi

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