Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

The Working Group I report is the first instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which will be completed in 2022.

StanChart to Launch «Green Branch»

Funds held in green deposits will only be used to finance projects that help reduce pollution, such as renewable energy installations.

How sustainable are sovereign wealth funds?

Such data provide snapshots into the complex and often opaque world of sovereign funds, which collectively hold nearly $8 trillion in assets.

Objectway Commits for the Highest Good of All: A Sustainability Statement

One of the green issues currently having a major impact on society is indeed plastic

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

The figures tell a dual story. First, of impressive growth. Investor demand, emerging regulatory disclosure requirements, and the launch and reclassification of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have fuelled a surge in ESG-focused asset all

BlackRock joins Citi to study plans to shut coal plants in Asia early

Proposals being led by ADB and Prudential would involve buying coal plants in developing economies in Asia and operating them for as long as 15 years before closing the sites ahead of current schedules.

Manulife sees sustainable investment opportunities in EM

Emerging markets (EMs) are underinvested despite being the leading energy consumers, said the asset manager.

Flows into ESG funds in Apac decelerate

Sustainable funds in Asia saw smaller net inflows in the second quarter, compared with the previous quarter, according to Morningstar.

ANZ launches Sustainability-Linked Derivatives

ANZ today announced the launch of a Sustainability-Linked Derivative product in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore to support customers achieve their sustainability objectives.

What is driving an almost 200 per cent growth in sustainability-linked debt financing

Creditors are more aware of these factors than ever, and need to take them into account systematically when assessing borrowers’ creditworthiness.

What’s Next for ESG?

During the past five years, the investment decisions and priorities of managers and advisors over the wealth and investment industry have evolved significantly.

China’s net zero push boosts commodities

Investors should expect to see growth in the demand for some commodities in China as the country transitions to a carbon-neutral economy, according to Pimco.

ESG products gain popularity in Asia

Improved performances of ESG funds have attracted more retail investors in Asia, according to Cerulli Associates

Nomura Launches Affordable Global Sustainable Equity Fund for Investors in Malaysia

Nomura partners with Sun Life Malaysia to promote ESG investing

Launch of the “SMBC Group Green Innovator”

There are two initiatives we newly developed under this activity.

Aberdeen to Drive Sustainability Investing Across APAC

Asia is still far behind the rest of the world in deploying sustainable investment strategies, but is moving fast to catch up with client demand.

Fidelity strengthens diversity and climate change policy

“At Fidelity, we believe that exercising our ownership rights by voting at company meetings is a fundamental responsibility for shareholders,”

CommBank Green Loan available nationally

CommBank Green Loan is now available to all eligible home loan customers nationally.

LGIM denies ‘greenwashing’ over ESG China bond ETF

The Legal & General fund invests in issuers that are 100% owned by the Chinese state

Asset Manager to Expand ESG Strategies in Asia

«Expanding our investment and ESG capabilities in Singapore moves us towards the next phase of growth following five years of successful operations here,» Nayan Patel, CEO, Robeco Singapore, said.

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