Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan and ADB agree clean energy cooperation

They will also develop policy research and capacity building activities, share data analysis, knowledge and experiences in the energy sector.

Providing Timely ESG Information Is Becoming More Crucial for CFOs

Analysts and investors rely on data when evaluating a company’s outlook, creditworthiness

ESG for the legal profession

Such developments are reflective of growing support for the view that material ESG factors such as climate change must be considered and managed by businesses and asset managers.

JPMAM unveils sustainable fund

The first iteration of the fund launched in Europe in August 2019, which returned 3.72% per annum, well above the benchmark's -0.52% p.a. as at December 2020.

Korea Investment Management seeks ESG research provider

Korea Investment Management’s tender is open until February 16, with the evaluation and selection process scheduled until the end of the month.

Bank DBS Indonesia presents Batavia Global ESG Sharia Equity USD

The product complements a comprehensive range of investment products to meet customer needs in managing and developing their wealth, says the firm.

Climate-related risk a key director responsibility: ASIC

ASIC would monitor the adoption of Financial Stability Board’s Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the development of climate-risk disclosure practices by companies.

Prudential’s Malaysia unit expects pandemic to push big investors into ESG

The MSCI Emerging Market ESG Focus Index encompassing large and mid-cap stocks in 26 emerging markets with high ESG ratings has outperformed the conventional benchmark since 2014.

Kearney Group launches responsible managed portfolios

Kearney added that he believes it is a moral obligation for financial advisers to consider ESG performance for clients.

Asia ESG funds attract record flows

Sustainable fund assets in Asia ex-Japan surged 131% in 2020 from a year earlier.

Investors call for more clarity on Singapore ESG fund labels

Standardisation of some kind would help to prevent ‘greenwashing’, industry figures say

EBRD issues first AUD 280 million Green Transition Bond to be bought solely by a Japanese investor

This transaction is both the largest Green Transition Bond private placement issued by the EBRD and the first such placement to be bought solely by a Japanese investor.

Asia’s asset managers still lag ESG performance

Asian firms’ portfolios are exposed to greater risk from climate change and natural capital loss, according to the WWF.

IFM makes multi-billion-dollar energy bid

IFM added it is committed to environmental sustainability, having recently announced it will reduce carbon emissions across its asset classes, targeting net zero by 2050.

ESG for APAC asset managers - navigating climate-related financial risks

For the full webinar recording and slides please get in touch with the Ogier Global ESG team, whose contacts can be found on the right.

Announcement of Material Issues (Materiality) with Respect to Sustainability

Nomura Group is actively involved in ESG-related activities.

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Climate Aware Emerging Market Index Strategy

Sustainable Emerging Market Green Transition Index Strategy Expands Manager’s Range of Climate Aware Solutions

Sustainability and responsible investment drives growth in Thailand’s asset management sector

Leading Asian asset manager UOB Asset Management (Thailand) has enjoyed two years of robust growth thanks to its tailor-made investment solutions and products

ESG investing reaches private market

Aside from carbon footprint, investors now focusing on diversity and inclusion

Dealing with the effects of climate change through climate adaptation

EBRD joins call for more reporting of climate risk

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