Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Plato launches net zero fund

Incepted in September 2021, the strategy has so far achieved a return of 8.29%. Its benchmark, the MSCI World Index, has achieved 4.38%.

HSBC Asset Management launches Asia sustainable bond fund

Head of Asian fixed income to oversee new strategy designed to aid region's drive to become a leader on ESG issuers.

Harnessing investment opportunities while saving Earth

Yet, choosing the right investments – so that one not only makes the best use of the opportunities ahead, but also imparts a positive impact on the environment – can be tricky.

ESG Legal Outlook 2022

Listen to our experienced practitioners from Asia discuss the key global ESG legal themes in 2022

Sustainable funds gain popularity in China

As of 30 September 2021, there were 138 open-end and exchange-traded sustainable funds available to Chinese investors, and nearly all of these were equity strategies.

Westpac launches ESG training for bankers to support pathway to net zero

“Investing in education, so our bankers have a deeper knowledge of risks and opportunities in different industries, ensures our customers get the best support as the economy transitions to net zero."

ESG and private banking

Individuals can build portfolios with lasting value through sustainable and impact investment

New decarbonization partners announced

The world needs to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1.7 billion tons each year to achieve net zero by 2050.

Sustainability Practice Lags at APAC Banks

The report assessed 37 banks worldwide with six in the APAC region including two Chinese banks – ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China.

Family offices double down on ESG investing

Ultra-high-net-worth families in Asia are successfully marrying their focus on ESG with new technology as they step up their activity in private equity

Banks continue to fund fossil fuel projects

Market Forces said NAB led the deal arrangement months after it released an updated oil and gas policy that had been criticized as a greenwashing exercise.

Macquarie Capital launches renewable fuels platform Aerogy; completes financing of first US project

Aerogy delivers a suite of innovative energy solutions through project development, financing, construction and commercial operation as well as subsequent project expansions with a focus on renewable natural gas.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group: Issuance of Green Bonds

Through green bond issuance, we would like to further promote our contribution in promoting environmental business

Record 430 Unlisted Natural Resources Funds in Market in Q4 2021

Asset Class Rebounded Strongly from 2020 and is Building Momentum

HKEX Publishes Net-Zero Guide and Announces New ESG Data Display

HKEX’s Net-Zero Guide introduces the essential steps for businesses to develop a pathway to net-zero, aiming to help companies to understand their greenhouse gas emissions in terms of where they are now; where they want to get to; and how they can g

China’s CIC puts greater emphasis on ESG

“The ESG framework shows our determination to promote sustainable development,”

HSBC Asset Management introduces sustainable income fund

are expected to grow from US$30.6 trillion in 2018 to $53 trillion in 2025, citing figures from Bloomberg Intelligence. “Coupled with an increasing awareness of the benefits of ESG investing, we have seen a strong appetite amongst investors in Asia

HSBC launches sustainable multi-asset fund

The fund invests in eight asset classes across 50 countries.

Climate failure and social crisis top global risks 2022

Top risks are climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks and an uneven global recovery, as pandemic lingers on

DBS Hong Kong and Haier signed ESG-linked loan facility for sustainable development

This agreement also positioned DBS Hong Kong as the first bank to pioneer Haier’s ESG-linked financing journey.

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