Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

BNPP AM to roll out multi-asset ESG funds in Singapore

Several other asset managers are also expected to launch more sustainable products in the Lion City.

ESG funds outperform Australian sectors

Top of the list overall was large-cap international equities which returned a median of 10.2% followed by growth assets which delivered 7%.

Half of Singaporean investors think ESG will compromise returns

In a survey of 1,045 Singaporean investors by St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia (SJP Asia), 53% of Singaporeans believe that they would need to compromise on investment returns in order to invest responsibly.

UOB requires managers to be ESG-compliant

The bank has integrated ESG considerations into its full suite of investment solutions offered to its retail and affluent clients.

Thailand’s 2020 ESG bond issuance may hit 60 billion baht, double in 2021, report says

“ESG bonds are likely to grow by 100% next year,”

Responsible investing up in the ETP sector

According to Zenith, the local ETP industry continued to expand rapidly, mirroring global trends, and as at 30 September 2020, ETPs reached a market capitalisation of $A71.1 billion, up 27% on the previous year.

ANZ CEO comments on climate change statement

ANZ Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott today made the following comments about a new climate change statement that was released as part of the Full Year Results presentation.

UOB to Steer Wealth Towards Sustainable Investments

UOB noted growing consumer demand for ESG-structured products, with the year-to-date transaction value, which stood at S$200 million ($147 million) as at 30 September 2020, exceeding the figure for the whole of 2019.

China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance

The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and climate-friendly investment.

Beyond Bank modernises its contact centre environment

Puts focus on omnichannel experiences.

Commentary: Are we willing to pay more for climate-friendly products?

Research shows that when it comes to paying more for climate friendly products, sometimes our words speak louder than our actions, says an observer.

Hysan unveils innovative green hedging solution

HK property developer sets sustainability goals to reduce carbon footprint

Pandemic poses perfect opportunity to profitably fight climate change

Sustainable investing can improve returns and make an increasingly measurable difference

Bring ESG into conversations or risk losing younger clients

Advisers have to start to build ESG [environmental, social, and governance] into conversations with clients and the advice process or they risk losing clients in the intergenerational wealth transfer.

ADB Endorses New 5-Year Partnership Strategy for Maldives

ADB will continue gender mainstreaming in all its operations in Maldives.

AIIB seeks to anchor US$500 million Asian renewable energy fund

Fund seeks private institutional capital to finance clean energy SMEs in the region

Aberdeen Standard Investments launches Global Dynamic Dividend Fund in Singapore and Hong Kong

The Fund seeks to deliver a premium dividend income whether markets rise or fall, allowing investors to get paid to wait in a challenging market environment and benefit from potential capital appreciation when the markets recover.

DBS Private Bank Repeats «Pure Play» on ESG Investing

The way the note gains alpha exposure to sustainable investing while excluding broad beta is by taking a long position on the MSCI EM Asia ESG Leaders Index alongside a short position on the MSCI EM Asia Index.

Nomura to Partner with Stakeholders to Drive Sustainability

Nomura’s longstanding mission is to contribute to society through its expertise in capital markets.

Pimco preps ESG bond fund in Singapore

The firm is expected to roll out more ESG solutions in Asia.

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