Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ESG comes to the fore for asset managers’ voting

In light of this, asset managers have taken steps to increase their verification of these areas when it comes to their voting records.

Climate reporting and greenwashing: What small businesses need to know

The majority of Australian small and medium businesses will not fall within this category.

Lombard Odier, Kaskikornbank Cooperate on Sustainability

With sustainability being a major driver of investment returns, we are adapting client portfolios to the environmental transition.

Japan stakes its future on climate innovation to help Asia become greener

Japan was decades ahead of its time on hydrogen, having begun exploring the possible energy source 50 years ago

Singapore Launches Sustainable Finance Association

The association will also be supported by a dedicated secretariat team led by SSFA director Kavitha Menon.

ASX selected to develop local carbon exchange

CER first sought expressions of interest for participants to develop Australia's first carbon exchange in 2021, with ASX being one of 27 to apply.

‘Wealth for Green’: Australian family office Twynam Group to raise US$50 million for Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area decarbonisation fund

Twynam will raise funds in Hong Kong as it eyes Greater Bay Area start-ups as investment targets

ASIC issues infringement notice to Northern Trust Asset Management for greenwashing

ASIC was concerned the information in the PDSs was misleading because the Carbon Emissions Exclusion Screen was not properly applied.

Herbert Smith Freehills identifies quick wins to speed up clean energy project approvals in NSW

Herbert Smith Freehills and Clean Energy Investor Group has today released the Delivering Major Clean Energy Projects in NSW report

The L’Oréal Fund for Nature Regeneration partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation

By supporting such innovative initiatives in emerging and developed countries, private and corporate investors contribute to the transition towards a fairer, more sustainable economy

Standard Chartered says investor participation in ESG fund sales surges amid climate change focus

Border reopening helped boost sales of insurance and wealth management products, as 23 million travellers visited the city in the first 10 months

IQ-EQ appointed to support new green energy platform AM Green

The AM Green platform is being established specifically for green molecules, including green hydrogen, green ammonia and other chemicals.

COP28: Singapore sets new rules to reduce risk of greenwashing by banks

The new criteria will reduce the risk of green or transition washing by banks and financial institutions.

Mizuho to Invest in Climate Impact X

The Japan’s firm will join CIX founding shareholders namely DBS, SGX, Standard Chartered and GenZero.

Climate Change is Everybody's Business and Capital Markets Could Drive the Change Needed

In addition, it also served as a forum for leading institutional investors, financial firms, and public sector leaders to further engage on how disclosure and governance could be improved to ensure that sustainability goals can be met.

Macquarie Asset Management launches onshore renewable energy business Aula Energy

The business will be led by Chad Hymas, who brings 20 years of experience in the energy industry across strategy, growth, regulation, operations, and finance.

ESG is poised for take-off in Asia

ESG has been one of the strongest investment trends in Europe over the past decade and it is starting to gain real momentum in leading Asian financial centres.

MAS starts pilot scheme to help insurers make green investments in Asia

To this end, MAS has been closely monitoring international standards in the insurance industry and studying available data.

Schroders Investment Insights - Are Asian companies engaging with ESG?

Through engagements, they undertake targeted actions with a clear aim to drive specific changes in line with their objectives.

Maybank Asset Management And BNP Paribas Asset Management Launched The MAMG Green Tigers Fund

The Target Fund seeks to achieve sustainable returns over the longer term by investing in fast growing and innovative Asia-Pacific companies providing disruptive environmental solutions.

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