Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Philippines opens renewables to full foreign ownership

The Philippines is now able to directly carry out the exploration, development, production and use of renewable energy

EBRD forum to promote sustainable growth in Central Asia

Central Asia’s economies are expected to grow in 2023 and show resilience to geopolitical turmoil, creating opportunities for smart investors.

Taiwan unit of BlackRock Alternatives expands renewable energy business

NGP operates one of the largest solar franchises in Taiwan.

Standard Chartered completes first voluntary carbon credit transactions on HKEX’s Core Climate

Among these transactions, the Bank helped NWD successfully source and purchase a batch of highquality voluntary carbon credits

Deutsche Bank supports Indonesia Just Energy Transition Partnership

Working closely with the Indonesian Government and other international partners towards the mobilisation and facilitation of at least 10 billion US dollars in private finance support

ESG Commitment and Action Not Aligned Amongst Asia's GPs

Even for funds that have established an ESG committee, there are questions about execution due to the lack of incentives.

LSEG and Mizuho join forces for sustainability

The agreement will enable Mizuho to strengthen its offering to customers by combining LSEG’s expertise in innovative ESG and other sustainability solutions

UOB commits to 2050 net zero targets to support a just transition for ASEAN

UOB's commitments include interim 2030 targets to reflect the necessary near-term progress on the path to net zero.

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