Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Investors treading more direct ESG path in Asia

Governments, companies and investors across Asia are pursuing sustainability more consistently. But more still needs to be done, according to speakers during a Calastone webinar.

CFA Institute Proposes Harmonised ESG Disclosures for Funds

Chris Fidler, Senior Director for Global Industry Standards at the CFA Institute, said the new disclosure framework responded to market need.

ICMA Publishes ‘Success Criteria’ for Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

The new publication summarises the various approaches that have been taken as well as the different objectives that are being pursued.

DBS, SGX, StanChart, Temasek to Launch Carbon Exchange

CIX will feature carbon credits from various high-quality NCS projects around the globe on its platforms.

Deutsche Bank brings forward its target date for 200 billion euros of sustainable finance by two years to 2023

We have to progress as quickly as possible from ambition to impact”, said CEO Christian Sewing

Green bonds to spur Hong Kong sustainability agenda facebook sharing button

Following record issuance of green bonds in Hong Kong in 2020, these instruments are set to play an increasingly important role in the government’s sustainable finance goals going forward.

ESG consistency and commitment set funds apart

Morningstar has identified key traits that make fund houses stand out for ESG credentials, as part of new evaluations about ESG factors in investment processes.

Development Bank of Japan to boost ESG funding up to 80% to $50bn

Exclusive: Environment, social and governance to drive 40% of state lender's five-year plan

Accelerating Green Finance

Guide for climate-related disclosures and framework for green trade finance

Asia grasps the ESG baton

Demand for ESG strategies is reaching critical mass among mainstream investors, according to Natixis Investment Managers.

Korea’s NPS targets 50% of assets in ESG by end-2022, report says

NPS, the world’s third largest pension fund, had 833.7 trillion won of total assets as of December 2020.

First Sentier sets up sustainable research group

The fund manager has partnered with its main shareholder to form the First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute.

Allens advises on Australia's largest sustainability-linked loan

Under the SLL, sustainability performance targets will apply to the Fund's use of borrowed capital in alignment with ISPT's ESG strategy.

China’s green drive opens investment opportunities

Widespread efforts to tackle climate change offer unprecedented investment opportunities amid five key themes based on China's 14th Five-year Plan, says DWS.

The Green Light: Investing For A Sustainable Future With HSBC Private Banking

Sustainable investment is often identified as a long-term investment megatrend

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Investing in the future of our planet

Three themes to drive sustainable bond investing in Asia

Climate change, corporate governance and an ageing population are the most appealing sustainability themes in Asia for fixed income investors, according to Manulife Investment Management.

AMP Capital signs renewable electricity agreement to accelerate Zero Net Carbon target

The signing of this renewable electricity agreement marks a significant milestone for the portfolio and for our investors.

Hong Kong’s New World Development steps up on ESG

The Greater Bay Area is a Chinese government masterplan to integrate Hong Kong, Macau and nine cities in China’s southern Guangdong province into a technology, business and finance hub by 2030.

IMAS rolls out ESG e-learning module

The module dives deep into the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers

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