Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

State Super sets net zero targets

State Super said that because most baseline emissions are represented in the listed equities portfolio

Global ESG Summit: Quantifying ESG impact

To enhance transparency, MSCI said it has made thousands of companies’ ESG ratings publicly available on their website to allow people to make an easier judgement on where the companies are in terms of sustainability.

SMBC, TCS and IBM ink sustainability MOU

For the analysis of transition risk and opportunity, the standard method of quantification model has not been established, and TCS’s scientific approach is used to respond to the quantification of financial impact and to improve it.

The impact revolution

Impact investing has become a hot strategy in fund management, with profit meeting purpose. But Asia remains underserved.

Mitigating climate risks in Hong Kong

The other way to increase the supply of ESG professionals in Hong Kong is to develop talents locally, Huang added.

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

Practical Net-Zero Guide for Business published to help guide companies in developing a pathway to net zero

Schroders and GIC bolster climate portfolio analysis

The Avoided Emissions framework aims to quantify the emissions saved through the substitution of high carbon activities with low carbon alternatives.

Australia's banking regulator finalises climate change policy guidance

The guide is designed to assist banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to manage the financial risks of climate change.

Global investors upbeat on alternatives, add ESG in decision-making, EY says

Alternatives investors are also placing greater importance on sustainability by increasingly incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions.

Malaysia securities regulator puts ESG, board diversity at top of corporate governance priorities

“Listed companies are reminded that while it will be mandatory for boards to comprise at least one woman director, boards should put in efforts to achieve the target of having 30% women directors in order to further harness the benefits of having a

HKSAR Government’s Green Bonds Offering

The Green Bonds were priced on 23 November at 2.80% for the 3-year tranche and 3.00% for the 5-year tranche.

Top asset owners’ US$23 trillion the real key to unlocking net zero

According to the research, the development of systems-leadership** practices – those that acknowledge the size and interconnectedness of the climate challenge – will support much-needed innovation and collective action.

UOB Asset Management lists first Reit ETF linked to environmental performance

The ETF attracted more than S$80 million in assets during the initial offering period, which closed on 18 November 2021.

Code Red - Asia Pacific’s Time To Go Green

Businesses have both a responsibility and an opportunity to proactively commit to decarbonise.

Climate Change & The Wealthy - RESEARCH

COP26, Environmental Responsibility and SDGs - Affluent Views on Climate Change - Focus on Industries and Companies

Indonesia to keep carbon trade local until greenhouse gas target met

At the current rate, Indonesia's carbon price would be far below prices in some other countries

GIC must continue to prepare for challenges ahead even as it celebrates its achievements: PM Lee Hsien Loong

PM Lee, who is also chairman of GIC, was speaking at the fund's 40th anniversary dinner at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore.

HKSAR Government’s Green Bonds Offering

The Green Bonds have also received the Green Finance Certificate

How ESG is evolving in China’s booming asset management space

Over 2019-20, ESG wealth management products offered by commercial banks in China (and their wealth management subsidiaries) increased from zero to over 40.

“A fragile win”: looking back at COP26

Both will be important in driving investment, sending powerful signals to investors as to where best to invest.

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