04/28/2021
Aussie advisers see lowest rate of ESG requests globally
This was the lowest rate globally, joint with Hong Kong, compared to a global average of 29% and 81% respectively.
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04/26/2021
DBS rolls out new package to set consumers on the path of sustainable living
Opting for green utilities will entitle customers to S$30 rebates if they sign up on the DBS Utilities Marketplace.
04/26/2021
AIIB launches sustainability bond framework
Under the framework, AIIB will publish its annual reports on of the environmental and social benefits of the Bank's overall portfolio level and project level on its website.
04/26/2021
AXA becomes the First Insurer to join Green Monday ESG Coalition
AXA Group has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change for years.
04/26/2021
Ping An Launches Upgrade of Green Finance Activities to Support China’s Goal of Carbon Neutrality
Ping An will support China’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, help combat global climate change, and promote sustainable social development.
04/26/2021
ICMA Explores Role of Repo Market in Sustainable Finance
The paper has been published alongside a list of consultation questions and is intended to serve as a starting point for promoting a broader discussion in the repo community on sustainability.
04/23/2021
Malaysia sells world’s first US dollar sovereign sustainability sukuk
It says proceeds from the sustainability sukuk will be used for eligible social and green projects that are aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
04/23/2021
APRA releases guidance on managing the financial risks of climate change
APRA has developed CPG 229 in response to requests from industry for greater clarity of regulatory expectations and examples of better industry practice.
04/21/2021
Map: How Countries’ Stock Markets Stack Up on ESG Practices and Carbon Risk
The Morningstar Sustainability Atlas uses the constituents of Morningstar country indexes to examine the sustainability profiles of 48 country-specific equity markets.
04/21/2021
CGIF guarantees Hanwha Solutions green dim sum bond
Offering is the first dim sum and first green bond supported by the ADB facility
04/21/2021
CSRC Announces Launch of Guangzhou Futures Exchange
The exchange is owned by HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing), Ping An Insurance Group, China’s four other futures exchanges, Guangdong Pearl River Investment and Guangzhou Finance.
04/21/2021
Investors in China need to balance ESG risks
The study also revealed that by using a total portfolio approach and active management of Chinese assets, investors could gain the long-term diversification and expected return benefits from adding the Chinese assets without a negative impact on their ove
04/16/2021
Macquarie joins Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership
Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP) is a coalition of corporations whose aim is to create a sustainable net zero society.
04/15/2021
Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero
Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.
04/14/2021
AIIB and EBRD sign pact to harmonize policies
Agreement aimed at facilitating co-financed investment projects and their implementation
04/13/2021
Include ESG in BFID: FSC
According to Rainmaker Information, 36 superannuation funds offer ESG investment options. There are 171 such investment options with an estimated FUM on $160 billion.
04/12/2021
BNP Paribas, Shin & Kim holds ESG financing webinar
The European Parliament, for instance, proposed legislation that obligates companies to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence.
04/12/2021
Asian companies are catching up on sustainable practices, says Singapore Exchange
Companies in Asia are catching up with their Western peers in adopting environment, social and governance (ESG) practices, said Loh Boon Chye, CEO of the Singapore Exchange.
04/09/2021
UOB prices Singapore’s first sustainability bond
The offering is the maiden dual-tranche senior and tier 2 instrument in sustainability format globally from a bank issuer
04/09/2021
BlackRock raises US$4.8 billion for renewable power fund
GRP III invests in global climate infrastructure assets across Americas, Europe and Asia