10/15/2020
Appetite for ESG accelerates during pandemic: Royal Bank of Canada survey
This trend was also evident when respondents were asked about the ability of ESG integrated portfolios to generate long-term sustainable alpha and to mitigate risk.
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10/14/2020
Indonesian banks' first ESG reports suggest need for more guidance, data quality
By 2025-end, all financial institutions and listed companies will be required to file their ESG reports on an annual basis.
10/13/2020
Could Thailand’s renewables sector benefit from Covid-19?
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the energy industry hard. Although renewables appear to be showing resilience, it is not without obstacles.
10/13/2020
Singapore’s First Centre of Excellence to Drive Asia-focused Green Finance Research and Talent Development
The SGFC will be an important part of this ecosystem
10/08/2020
ESG assets grow in Singapore
Asset managers in the Lion City continued to accelerate their ESG adoption in line with global trends, according to an MAS survey.
10/08/2020
Bank of Japan head warns of climate threat to global economy
Central banks around the world have recently raised their awareness on the financial and economic risks posed by extreme weather, but the topic is rarely addressed by BOJ policymakers.
10/07/2020
ESG assets grow in Singapore
Asset managers in Singapore continued to accelerate their ESG adoption in line with global trends, according to an MAS survey
10/07/2020
BlackRock buys majority stake in Taiwan solar firm New Green Power
According to the company, BlackRock Real Assets has collaborated with New Green Power to develop over 40 solar projects across Taiwan since 2018.
10/06/2020
More sustainable/ethical global bond funds make a return
Almost all (92%) of ‘sustainable/ethically’ labelled global fixed income funds have made a return so far this year, compared to 73% of standard global fixed income funds according to data.
10/02/2020
The sustainability challenge in advice
A 2019 study by research firm Cerulli Associates found that 56% of US retirement plans surveyed showed a preference for investing in companies that are environmentally and socially responsible.
10/02/2020
Resimac sustainability initiative to offset over five million kilos of CO2
Resimac CEO, Scott McWilliam, said the program reflected the company’s commitment to conducting business in an environmentally responsible fashion.
10/02/2020
Are ESG funds doing enough to support renewables?
A spokesperson for Pendal said: “When Pendal’s Ethical Share Fund was first set up the investing criteria did not exclude companies on the basis of fossil fuels.
10/01/2020
Sustainability credentials critical for HK investors
A portion of investors in the SAR believes that sustainable funds offer higher returns, according to a Schroders report.
10/01/2020
Asia family office commitment to ESG investing tested by virus
For sustainable investing to take hold in Asia as it's started to in Europe and North America, family offices like Ms Tsao's are key.
09/30/2020
More efforts needed from governments, regulators and business to unlock full potential of sustainable finance
The OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2020 says that ESG investing has grown steadily in recent years, with ESG ratings, indices and other financial products proliferating to meet demand.
09/30/2020
IFM, Trafigura launch renewable investment company
The energy transition is driving the need, but also provides the opportunity to make strategic, long-term investments in renewable energy.
09/29/2020
UBS Wealth’s sustainable portfolio AUM hits $1.5bn in Asia
UBS now recommends sustainable over traditional investments for its private clients, and has seen sharp growth in ESG allocations in APAC.
09/29/2020
Traditional allocations at risk in the current environment
“In the US we are seeing the effects of abnormal policies, including big tech names like Apple and Tesla being thrown around on pure speculation in what is becoming an increasingly erratic asset pricing environment.”
09/28/2020
Asian ESG-linked financing opportunities draw European banks
High-emitting region offers big potential for environment-focused project loans
09/28/2020
Fund conversions see green bond assets pass $22b
”The Federal Global Green Bonds Fund, which was launched in 1980 as a conventional bond fund, converted to a green bond strategy in early 2020,”