Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

A decarbonization roadmap

Innovation, collaboration and bold policies initiatives are needed to meet the climate challenge

Commentary: Climate commitments should be easy table stakes for businesses

From supply-chain disruptions to lethal conditions for outdoor workers, the risks to business are multiplying and those in positions must make up for lost time, say Michel Fredeau and Jules Kortenhorst.

More sustainable funds in Singapore

JP Morgan Asset Management registers two green funds for retail investors in the Lion City.

ADB affirms support for waste-to-energy despite opposition

Over 50 environmental and human rights groups across the world have called on the ADB to divest from WTE projects that use incinerators.

Japan's biggest banks face climate votes at AGMs as activism grows

Once a rarity and easily rebuffed, shareholder votes on environmental issues have become increasingly common elsewhere and have helped to force corporate and financial change in the United States and Europe.

New NGFS Report Offers Climate Risk Guidance to Central Banks

Climate-related financial risks may directly impact both central banks’ counterparties and financial assets used in monetary policy operations, and can also generate financial losses for central banks’ balance sheets.

Asian Development Bank gets $300m funding for green recovery projects

The ACGF is an initiative of the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund that was launched in 2019 for green infrastructure investments in Southeast Asia.

Franklin Templeton brings together ESG leaders for sustainability council

“We aspire to become a global leader in stewardship and sustainability and we are excited to announce the formation of the Stewardship and Sustainability Council that will leverage the considerable ESG expertise embedded within our investment teams.

Investors look to energy as inflation creates discounts

The commodity and energy sector, within the Australian Core Strategies universe, average return during this period was 23.37%.

GIC acquires 17.5% stake in Philippines' AC Energy

Proceeds from private placement to fund renewable projects and potential acquisitions

ADB secures $300M to fund Southeast Asia’s green recovery program

The program aims to help Southeast Asian countries bridge a major gap in financing green infrastructure, with the region’s annual investment needs estimated to be USD210 billion even before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Singapore robo launches ESG portfolios

The portfolios are comprised of funds managed by JP Morgan AM, Natixis IM’s Mirova, Pimco, Schroders and UOB Asset Management-Robeco.

Singapore: DBS Private Bank targeting more than 50% assets in sustainable investments by 2023

The private banking business is part of the broader wealth management unit of DBS, one of the biggest wealth managers in Asia outside China.

China Power Reports a 33% Increase in Net Profit to RMB1.71 Billion in 2020, as Clean Energy Segments Contribute Strong Growth

China Power remains committed to establishing itself as an integrated clean and low-carbon energy enterprise.

Hong Kong burnishes green credentials, plans US$22 billion green bonds

“We are glad to learn that Hong Kong is once again rising by one place, and will be ranked one of the top four leading financial centres globally,”

Australia’s NGS Super sets 2030 target for zero-carbon portfolio

Signatories to the 2015 Paris accord agreed to keep global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050.

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