Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

AIIB launches sustainability bond framework

Under the framework, AIIB will publish its annual reports on of the environmental and social benefits of the Bank's overall portfolio level and project level on its website.

AXA becomes the First Insurer to join Green Monday ESG Coalition

AXA Group has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change for years.

Ping An Launches Upgrade of Green Finance Activities to Support China’s Goal of Carbon Neutrality

Ping An will support China’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, help combat global climate change, and promote sustainable social development.

ICMA Explores Role of Repo Market in Sustainable Finance

The paper has been published alongside a list of consultation questions and is intended to serve as a starting point for promoting a broader discussion in the repo community on sustainability.

Malaysia sells world’s first US dollar sovereign sustainability sukuk

It says proceeds from the sustainability sukuk will be used for eligible social and green projects that are aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

APRA releases guidance on managing the financial risks of climate change

APRA has developed CPG 229 in response to requests from industry for greater clarity of regulatory expectations and examples of better industry practice.

Map: How Countries’ Stock Markets Stack Up on ESG Practices and Carbon Risk

The Morningstar Sustainability Atlas uses the constituents of Morningstar country indexes to examine the sustainability profiles of 48 country-specific equity markets.

CGIF guarantees Hanwha Solutions green dim sum bond

Offering is the first dim sum and first green bond supported by the ADB facility

CSRC Announces Launch of Guangzhou Futures Exchange

The exchange is owned by HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing), Ping An Insurance Group, China’s four other futures exchanges, Guangdong Pearl River Investment and Guangzhou Finance.

Investors in China need to balance ESG risks

The study also revealed that by using a total portfolio approach and active management of Chinese assets, investors could gain the long-term diversification and expected return benefits from adding the Chinese assets without a negative impact on their ove

Macquarie joins Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership

Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP) is a coalition of corporations whose aim is to create a sustainable net zero society.

Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero

Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.

AIIB and EBRD sign pact to harmonize policies

Agreement aimed at facilitating co-financed investment projects and their implementation

Include ESG in BFID: FSC

According to Rainmaker Information, 36 superannuation funds offer ESG investment options. There are 171 such investment options with an estimated FUM on $160 billion.

BNP Paribas, Shin & Kim holds ESG financing webinar

The European Parliament, for instance, proposed legislation that obligates companies to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence.

Asian companies are catching up on sustainable practices, says Singapore Exchange

Companies in Asia are catching up with their Western peers in adopting environment, social and governance (ESG) practices, said Loh Boon Chye, CEO of the Singapore Exchange.

UOB prices Singapore’s first sustainability bond

The offering is the maiden dual-tranche senior and tier 2 instrument in sustainability format globally from a bank issuer

BlackRock raises US$4.8 billion for renewable power fund

GRP III invests in global climate infrastructure assets across Americas, Europe and Asia

China’s green investing trend spurs new Sino-Securities ESG indexes

Chinese investors have been allocating more to green-themed funds since Beijing outlined a number of initiatives to facilitate green energy and climate change-related developments.

Asia G3 bond issuance hits record high

The level of activity also demonstrated a recovery in March with the total offering reaching US$27.47 billion, up 72.5% from US$15.92 billion in the corresponding period of 2020.

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