10/16/2020
"The dedicated senior resources will play a pivotal role in driving Asia-focused ESG research insights, innovation and impact across the region, drawing from our thought leadership in sustainability," said Schroders.
10/16/2020
The fund, which was launched by BlackRock Real Assets in the first quarter of last year, focuses on construction and operational stage projects for solar and wind power generation facilities, among other things.
10/16/2020
The proceeds from the offering will be used for climate change initiatives, smart energy urban development projects, and projects aimed at improving the living environment.
10/15/2020
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.
10/14/2020
By 2025-end, all financial institutions and listed companies will be required to file their ESG reports on an annual basis.
10/13/2020
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
The SGFC will be an important part of this ecosystem
10/08/2020
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
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
Asset managers in Singapore continued to accelerate their ESG adoption in line with global trends, according to an MAS survey
10/07/2020
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
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
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 CEO, Scott McWilliam, said the program reflected the company’s commitment to conducting business in an environmentally responsible fashion.
10/02/2020
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
A portion of investors in the SAR believes that sustainable funds offer higher returns, according to a Schroders report.
10/01/2020
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
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
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 now recommends sustainable over traditional investments for its private clients, and has seen sharp growth in ESG allocations in APAC.