05/16/2022
AXA IM adds to ESG fund suite
The fund is aligned to four sub-themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - low carbon transport, smart energy, green buildings and sustainable ecosystem.
Planet SOS
05/11/2022
First institutional investor group-led climate shareholder proposals filed in Japan
The J-Power shareholder proposal builds on the growing momentum in Japan behind shareholder action since the first climate-related proposal was filed in 2020 against Mizuho Bank.
05/08/2022
Credit Suisse: China’s Energy Transition is «Multi-Decade» Play
Woods noted that currently, around 10 percent of China’s total energy mix is from renewable sources, and that proportion will need to rise to 90 percent by 2060.
05/05/2022
Robeco adds 3 members to its sustainable investing team in Singapore
Effective immediately
04/27/2022
Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero
Most countries target 2050 to become carbon net neutral
04/27/2022
Linklaters advises on Asia’s first double ESG bond by Yunnan Provincial Energy Investment Group
The transaction was led by capital markets partners Michael Ng and Hanwen Yu.
04/26/2022
Pictet AM: Late ESG Investors to Benefit From Better Regulations
Nonetheless, there was an indication of growing demand with nearly 55 percent planning to invest in ESG products within the next 12 months.
04/26/2022
Mizuho plans $390m investment blitz in net-zero transition tech
CEO Kihara outlines push to improve response after recurring system glitches
04/19/2022
Schroders Singapore and UOB debut sustainable fund
Investors can invest in the fund with cash or their retirement savings.
04/12/2022
OCBC Securities and Lion Global list Singapore's first low carbon EFT
Based on data from SGX Index Edge, the iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped Index has outperformed market benchmarks (STI, SIMSCI) on 3-year, 5-year and 10-year time horizons.
04/11/2022
North’s ESG AUM growing 6.5 times faster than other investments
North more than doubled the ESG investment options offered on its menu in 2021, with a further 13 options now available.
04/07/2022
BCG launches Asia climate & sustainability innovation hub in Singapore
A recent global survey conducted by the firm among experienced directors found that more than 40 percent remained doubtful of their company’s ability to execute its ESG plans
03/31/2022
CarbonX Signs MOU with AirCarbon Exchange, Building Indonesia's Carbon Marketplace
AirCarbon Exchange Managing Director and Co-Founder, William Pazos stated the collaboration with CarbonX will provide more opportunities for carbon asset producers in Indonesia.
03/31/2022
Macquarie Group confirms plans for more than £12 billion of sustainable infrastructure investment across the UK
Macquarie will invest directly, mobilise co-investment, and support major investments through the capital expenditure programmes of portfolio companies to help meet the needs of communities for essential infrastructure that is smart, sustainable, and alig
03/30/2022
Cross-Agency Steering Group releases assessment of carbon market opportunities for Hong Kong and next steps
The assessment is part of the Steering Group’s commitment to advance the development of green and sustainable finance in Hong Kong.
03/29/2022
Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero
Together with the EU, which made its net zero pledges a few years earlier, these economies account for about half of global carbon emissions.
03/28/2022
Australia’s carbon market a 'fraud on the environment'
Professor Andrew Macintosh is a leading expert on environmental markets who has also sat on the Bushfire Royal Commission
03/24/2022
Data privacy, security, human capital present material ESG risks for blockchain funds
Companies in the tech and software industry face material data security risks, Vezer pointed out.
03/23/2022
Singapore’s approach to ESG investing
The adoption of environmental, social and governance centred practices has helped businesses and fund managers attract investment from those driven to make a positive impact on society and the environment
03/22/2022
Nippon Life sets emissions goal, forms 500 billion yen decarbonisation financing facility
Another 10 billion yen will be invested in a decarbonisation venture investment fund overseen by US asset manager SVB CP Climate Impact.