Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

E, S or G: Which drives outperformance?

Latest research by MSCI examines performance of E, S and G factors over different time horizons

Japan's GPIF widens green bond investments in tie-up with Norway’s KBN

This is GPIF’s 15th such tie-up with international banks and financial institutions since it first started investing in environmental, social, and governance bonds in 2017.

Can Hong Kong become the ESG investment centre for Asia?

The short answer is yes, but a lot of work needs to be done first

A green reboot for ASEAN countries

The post-pandemic response can ensure regional resilience against future shocks.

ESG gains traction with Asia fund selectors

Portfolio diversification benefits and better financial returns are driving allocations to sustainable assets, according to wealth managers in the region.

Ninety One prepares ESG fund in Hong Kong

The high conviction portfolio is another entry into the growing group of ESG funds.

Taiwan Futures Exchange to launch ESG, biotechnology contracts

The FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index tracks performance of socially responsible Taiwanese companies.

Global Sustainable Fund Flows Report

This report looks at recent activity in the global sustainable funds universe

Age of extinction: the race to save the planet

Human activity is threatening the delicate balance between the climate and biosphere.

Saint or sinner? 3 questions Investment Managers need to consider when developing their ESG proposition

Rightly, the coverage highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased focus on the Social aspect of the ESG triumvirate, and also encouraged corporates that “now is the time to emerge as a corporate ‘saint’ not ‘s

COVID-19 could be catalyst for ESG adoption by tech companies, finds KPMG analysis

Industry additionally calls for more regulation and sustainability standards

Sustainable investing after COVID-19

Explore the five trends arising as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and global mitigation measures.

Confronting climate risk

These physical risks from climate change will translate into increased socioeconomic risk

ESG investing to remain strong through pandemic

With billions of dollars set to be spent on stimulating economies in the wake of the pandemic, Wilson-Otto also said there was a "unique opportunity to turbo charge initiative to combat climate change".

Emerging-market issuance drives global green bond assets to record high

Issuances have been driven by greater recognition among both issuers and investors of the benefits they provide including stable and predictable returns, and a greater awareness of ESG [environmental, social and governance] products and strategies.

Morningstar to fully own Sustainalytics after 60% stake purchase

It estimates that Sustainalytics has an enterprise value of around 170 million euros based on the upfront payment.

JBIC becomes third Japanese bank in a month to signal move away from coal

The government-run firm, which has lent billions to coal developers over the years.

Earth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action

The first Earth Day boosted environmental awareness and legislation.

Taiwan’s foreign players struggle in Q1

But there are a few winners, including Pinebridge’s ESG quant fixed income product, which had sizable inflows during the first quarter.

Turning The Tide On India’s Rivers

India is among the world's most water-stressed countries

Planet SOS