Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

More ASX 200 CEOs being forced out for ESG reasons

Front and centre is the growing focus – across business, government and society – on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors.

SGX launches the world’s first ESG REIT derivatives

The underlying Nikkei ESG-REIT Index uses tilt methodology to adjust the weights of constituents using ESG ratings as evaluated by the GRESB, the global ESG benchmark for real assets.

The race to net-zero: why it matters

The economic framework in which we have operated for decades is becoming obsolete.

The rise of ESG and why it matters to everyone

The involvement of global institutions began in 2000 with the publishing of the UN Millennium Development Goals aimed at tackling poverty.

"Being the Change We Want to See: A Sustainable Future" - Speech by Mr Ravi Menon

Concerted action is necessary for the world to make the transition to a sustainable future.

Active consultation drives ESG returns in China

Investors should aim to build rapport with management teams in China as a key way to effect positive ESG change and reap the rewards, says Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).

Asia’s booming ESG funds will take off if China improves disclosure standards, say asset managers

Funds managed with strategies linked to companies’ ESG performance doubled in Asia to US$25 billion last year from US$12 billion in 2019, according to JPMorgan

Growth ambitions shape Asia’s ESG future

As the momentum of sustainable investing in Asia quickens, the global objectives of local companies will influence the role of ESG in the future, according to Deutsche Bank International Private Bank.

Robeco set sights on Australia’s lack of climate change policy

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, had so far refused to set a formal commitment to net zero by 2050 and had held the 2030 target since 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26%.

JPMAM expands sustainable investing offerings in Asia

The firm launches a sustainable liquid alternatives product in Thailand and gets approval for retail distribution of its emerging markets sustainable equity fund in Hong Kong.

Thailand leads ESG disclosure in Southeast Asia

The region has diverse regulatory regimes, and there are clear leaders and laggards, Sustainalytics finds.

Ex-Goldman’s Kathy Matsui Starts ESG Venture Capital Fund

Matsui retired at the end of last year from Goldman Sachs, where she was known for her so-called womenomics research that influenced government policy on female labor participation.

Switzerland and Thailand sign a Joint Statement on climate protection projects

Under the Paris Agreement, Switzerland has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to half its 1990 levels by 2030.

How Sustainable Finance Can Support ESG Goals

Second, financial institutions have come to better understand the risks to investments associated with ESG issues.

Philippines central bank to issue rules to aid financial sector in low-carbon shift, report says

The report does not say when the new rules will be issued.

Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range

Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.

Investors treading more direct ESG path in Asia

Governments, companies and investors across Asia are pursuing sustainability more consistently.

Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?

These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.

Higher fees no barrier to Australian ESG investors

“Increasing, many are realising how they allocate money plays a vital role in supporting positive initiatives or avoiding harmful outcomes,” she said.

Chinese family businesses stress sustainability

Research from PwC highlights the growing importance to Mainland Chinese families of ensuring ESG factors are at the core of business activities – with a four-step plan to help achieve this goal.

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