Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Credit Suisse AM integrates ESG into A-shares strategy

With China A-share’s further inclusion into global equity indices, standards for ESG will be further raised.

Investing in the Future

Arthur YUEN, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, talks about how the HKMA as a banking supervisor, an investor and a facilitator, drives and promotes sustainability in the banking sector and beyond.

Investor pressure on HSBC to reduce fossil fuel exposure intensifies

Coordinated by ShareAction, 15 institutional investors with a combined $2.4trn AUM has filed a climate change resolution at the UK-listed bank.

Group of Five Urges Adoption of Sustainability Reporting Prototype

“We’ve put forward what we consider to be the best and fastest path to a comprehensive reporting system that addresses both enterprise value and sustainability-related risk,”

China Issues Final Rules Governing National Carbon Market

Provincial level authorities will be able to set carbon emissions caps for the first time, and shall be charged with verifying greenhouse gas emissions reports, including through inspections.

Does coal still have a role in China’s decarbonising power market?

China’s new climate pledges have made coal’s phase out seem inevitable, and the country’s power market is struggling to find new roles for its existing coal fleet.

Climate, governance, supply chains top ESG topics in 2021

Environmental, social, and governance investing momentum is expected to continue into this year with almost half of institutional investors believing oil and gas had the biggest room for improvement.

Ninety One launches environment fund in Singapore

Its mandate is to invest in companies which contribute to positive environmental change through sustainable decarbonisation.

HSBC Hong Kong data centre installs solar panels to cut 108,000kg of carbon

HSBC is committed to using 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.

Managers to promote more ESG funds in Asia

When it comes to screening managers for ESG practices, distributors in Asia (ex-Japan) ranked the performance of ESG funds at the top, according to a Cerulli report.

Data Challenges and Opportunities for ESG and Sustainable Finance in Asia Pacific

ASIFMA advocates stable, innovative and competitive Asian capital markets that are necessary to support the region’s economic growth.

Supporting SMEs in their journey towards building a sustainable business

OCBC's unique Sustainable Financing Framework is designed to help small companies expand their green footprintsess

Canada, Taiwan-led group buy 50% of Taiwan wind farm project for NT$75 billion

The project marks the first partnership between Ørsted, CDPQ and Cathay Private Equity. It’s also the Canadian pension fund’s first direct investment in Taiwan.

Climate change and economic growth nexus in South Asia

South Asia is susceptible to the baneful impact of climate change; a condition that exposes the region’s agriculture sector to climate change.

Hong Kong's banking, financial systems remain robust, vibrant: official

The further opening up of the mainland's financial markets will create more opportunities for the banking industry in Hong Kong.

How not to use ESG scores for evaluating sustainability

Danger of using average overall, subjective and non-consistent external metrics

Amundi axes State Bank of India green bonds over coal mine financing

The firm's decision follows that of AXA IM in November, and the downgrade of the issuer by NNIP.

ESG investing gaining ground in China

Demand from large institutions and high net worth individuals propels growth

Hope on stemming climate change, but all must take part

China is committed to taking action – as are several dozen other countries – but without the participation of all nations, a ‘catastrophic’ rise in global warming is inevitable

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