Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Corporate Japan steps up disclosure of climate change risks

New group to add nearly 100 companies to international transparency effort

Green bonds rose 40 per cent in the first quarter backed by corporate issuance

The green sukuk market remained nascent, with issuances largely coming from South East Asia

Green Finance: Turning Momentum into Action by Norman T.L. Chan, HKMA

In the interest of transparency, the HKMA will also consider an appropriate framework for disclosing the Exchange Fund’s Green and ESG investment efforts without arousing market sensitivity in the process.

ESG a Game-Changer – But Plenty Still to be Done…

One of the trends according to panellist Sachin Vankalas, Director of Operations & Sustainability at LuxFLAG, is that an increasing awareness of ESG is driving demand in this investment category

Momentum in ESG in Asia

What’s been interesting to David Atkin, the chief executive of Australian industry fund Cbus Super is how quickly Asian markets are moving on ESG.

Moving to a low-carbon future – why banks and companies need to step up by Bill Winters, Standard Chartered Bank

We’re making progress on understanding our contribution to climate goals, but cannot go it alone

Global biodiversity is collapsing, warn scientists

The first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services has held humans largely responsible for looming mass extinction of species and has urged immediate action to avert disaster.

Stan Chart and Robeco partner on ESG training

Standard Chartered Private Bank has collaborated with Robeco to provide ESG training to the bank’s relationship managers.

Sustainability at Nikko AM

Nikko AM believes its ability to succeed is dependent on honestly addressing today’s challenges to sustainability, and better understanding what sustainability means for an asset manager.

The Delicate Art of Cultivating Investment Portfolios for Asia’s High-Net-Worth Clients

Levin shifts his focus to regional trends

Banks sign up to Anglo-Chinese sustainability code

The City of London Corporation and China’s Green Finance Committee revealed the companies involved at a ceremony in Beijing

The World Federation of Exchanges Publishes Annual Sustainability Survey

y carrying out this survey on an annual basis, the WFE is also able to track the evolution of members’ engagement with ESG issues.

As ESG products grow, greenwashing follows

Sustainable funds are multiplying, and Morningstar warns that some managers are only posing as ESG investors.

Thailand’s offshore funds up in Q1

Equity products continued to grow, led by global equity (13.5%), China equity (10.3%) and property – indirect global (5.7%).

Brunei’s drastic punishment becomes ESG issue

Stoning for homosexuality, adultery prompts calls to boycott country's businesses

Research firm moves on ESG

Vigeo Eiris boasts products and capabilities based on ESG assessments and an extensive ESG database as well as specialised research and decision-making tools for sustainable and ethical investments.

Asia's largest impact network comes to Middle East with ESGRobo as first partner

This marks the official opening of Middle East chapter for Asia's largest impact investing network.

IFC and HKMA strengthen commitment to green and sustainable finance

“This continuing partnership with institutional investor HKMA supports IFC’s aim to share our expertise and the opportunities available for investing in developing markets,” said Philippe Le Houérou, IFC CEO at the signing ceremon

Hong Kong demands transparency on ESG claims

The SFC’s goal is to enhance disclosure comparability between similar types of SFC-authorised green or ESG funds and thereby help investors make better informed decisions.

Asia lags West on sustainable investing—but is the most bullish about the future

A global survey of asset managers and owners by BNP Paribas has found that while Asia Pacific lags other regions on sustainable investing, the region is the most optimistic that investments are heading in the right direction.

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