Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Aussie sustainable taxonomy won’t cover whole market at first

There is not the intention that every company will be eligible for the taxonomy.

Benefits of global net-zero transition can be 5 times the costs in developing Asia

Asia and the Pacific is at the forefront of the battle against climate change. The region accounts for 70% of the global population at risk from rising sea levels.

JTC Employees Help Select Reforestation Projects to Support Net-Zero Drive

JTC pledged to become a Carbon Neutral+ organization in 2020

Family offices invest in impact intelligence provider

BlueMark’s latest fundraise indicates the growing appetite for sustainable investments and impact verifications in Asia.

Investment in Remarkable Ventures Climate Fund

In order to achieve the decarbonization and conserve natural capital, which are priority issues due to the global climate change, it is essential to develop and introduce not only existing technologies but newly innovative technologies.

Wealth for Good summit: the next unicorn will emerge from technology start-ups that help the world shift into a net-zero economy

Hong Kong also presents abundant “scenarios” where green technology or SusTech can be applied

Nikko AM Launches Global Sustainability Team

The purpose is to bring the firm’s ESG personnel under one umbrella and provide related services to its investment and business teams.

KPMG: ESG Fintech Market Could Grow Seven-Fold

This includes financial technology, which could see a sharp surge in the coming years.

abrdn Launches Asian High Yield Sustainable Bond Fund

Asia’s high yield corporate bond market is compelling for investors looking for long-term returns supported by the region’s dynamic economic growth.

Bank Islam’s SME Smart ECO enables businesses to adopt green technology

This hinders smaller businesses, as much as they want to support the government’s vision, from playing their part.

ASIC takes action against super trustee for greenwashing

Diversa paid $13,320 in compliance with the infringement notices on December 22, 2022.

Australia issues another fine for greenwashing

ASIC said that the company did not have a reasonable basis to make the claims.

Hong Leong Asset Management Launches Its First Shariah-Compliant ESG Fund

The HL Global Shariah ESG Fund is the second ESG fund launched by Hong Leong AM within the past nine (9) months reflecting the Company’s commitment towards sustainable investing.

ASIC issues infringement notices to energy company for greenwashing

ASIC was concerned that BME either did not have a reasonable basis to make the representations, or that the representations were factually incorrect.

ADB leads US$107 million financing for Vietnam wind farm

Project expands renewable energy collaboration between Ayala Corporation’s ACEN and BIM Group

MUFG approves sustainable trade finance facility for Tata Power

Credit facility to fund two solar projects with combined 220MW capacity in Maharashtra and Gujarat

Time for a fresh look at climate change ETFs

After heavy losses, company valuations in climate exchange-traded funds are more attractive to new investors. This is how to use them in a portfolio.

MSCI to launch biodiversity and deforestation screening tools

Both metrics are expected to be available to investors in early 2023.

Hywin Holdings Publishes its First Sustainability Report

The Report provides a comprehensive review of Hywin’s achievements in corporate governance, societal contributions, innovation, client services and talent development, and charts a roadmap for our continued sustainable growth.

Government launches Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme

The Pilot Scheme is open for application by Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners and prospective practitioners of green and sustainable finance, namely students and graduates in relevant disciplines.

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