01/05/2021
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.
Planet SOS
01/04/2021
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
12/30/2020
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.
12/28/2020
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.
12/24/2020
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.
12/24/2020
More APAC firms tap loans linking rates to sustainable goals
Loans overall in the region have plunged 30 per cent this year as the pandemic made banks more reluctant to lend.
12/22/2020
How not to use ESG scores for evaluating sustainability
Danger of using average overall, subjective and non-consistent external metrics
12/21/2020
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.
12/21/2020
ESG investing gaining ground in China
Demand from large institutions and high net worth individuals propels growth
12/20/2020
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
12/18/2020
Hong Kong Launches Strategic Plan for Greener Financial Ecosystem
The strategic plan has been formulated in recognition that climate change is a global issue which requires a global solution, and in furtherance of Hong Kong’s pledge to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
12/18/2020
Cross-agency steering group launches its Strategic Plan to Strengthen Hong Kong’s Financial Ecosystem to Support a Greener and More Sustainable Future
To enhance transparency on the way forward for Hong Kong
12/17/2020
Ogier Global Hong Kong joins the Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Ogier Global's ESG & Impact team works across asset classes with private equity firms, asset managers, institutional investors, family offices, foundations and corporates.
12/17/2020
Singapore Regulator Issues Environmental Risk Management Guidelines for Asset Managers and Other Financial Institutions
Asset managers and other FIs will have plenty to look forward to as Singapore continues its journey on the road to becoming a worldwide leader in sustainable finance.
12/17/2020
Industry fund renews Link partnership
Walker added that the administration contract is one of the most important strategic partnerships that Cbus has.
12/16/2020
Mirova expects accelerated ESG growth in Apac
The specialist sustainable investment firm sets its sights on the rise of ESG adoption in Asia-Pacific.
12/16/2020
IFC and HKMA Showcase Best Practices in Sustainable Business and Climate Finance at the IFC Climate Business Webinar
“Climate change cannot be tackled without strong engagement from the financial sector, which has a critical role to play in financing investments in the solutions needed to address this significant global challenge,”
12/14/2020
AIIB commits $100m to renewable debt fund
ADM Capital is based in Hong Kong and was established in 1998.
12/14/2020
Retail and ESG will shape market landscape in 2021
Exchanges seen launching new offerings for growth in post-Covid economy
12/10/2020
NWD Joins Forces with DBS Hong Kong to Pioneer Hong Kong's First Interest Rate Swap Linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
NWD’s social innovation initiatives include Impact Kommons, a UNSDGs-focused start-up accelerator and business-integration programme, of which DBS is a social impact partner.