Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Scaling up your ESG strategy

At first glance, this seems odd, considering they are all at very different stages.

Making ESG an integral part of the business

Our research explores the challenges companies are facing globally

The growth of ESG

Even for those who know that ESG is an acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance there is a lot of subjectivity in the way the term is understood.

Capital Group ESG Global Study 2022

This skills gap presents an opportunity for asset managers to forge closer ties with investors through the provision of educational materials and resources.

Time to get serious about the realities of climate risk

Many companies overlook the pressing, often surprising, array of climate risks they face. By understanding them better, leaders can safeguard their business and identify opportunities to compete in a decarbonizing world.

AXA IM adds to ESG fund suite

The fund is aligned to four sub-themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - low carbon transport, smart energy, green buildings and sustainable ecosystem.

First institutional investor group-led climate shareholder proposals filed in Japan

The J-Power shareholder proposal builds on the growing momentum in Japan behind shareholder action since the first climate-related proposal was filed in 2020 against Mizuho Bank.

Credit Suisse: China’s Energy Transition is «Multi-Decade» Play

Woods noted that currently, around 10 percent of China’s total energy mix is from renewable sources, and that proportion will need to rise to 90 percent by 2060.

Robeco adds 3 members to its sustainable investing team in Singapore

Effective immediately

Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero

Most countries target 2050 to become carbon net neutral

Linklaters advises on Asia’s first double ESG bond by Yunnan Provincial Energy Investment Group

The transaction was led by capital markets partners Michael Ng and Hanwen Yu.

Pictet AM: Late ESG Investors to Benefit From Better Regulations

Nonetheless, there was an indication of growing demand with nearly 55 percent planning to invest in ESG products within the next 12 months.

Mizuho plans $390m investment blitz in net-zero transition tech

CEO Kihara outlines push to improve response after recurring system glitches

Schroders Singapore and UOB debut sustainable fund

Investors can invest in the fund with cash or their retirement savings.

OCBC Securities and Lion Global list Singapore's first low carbon EFT

Based on data from SGX Index Edge, the iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped Index has outperformed market benchmarks (STI, SIMSCI) on 3-year, 5-year and 10-year time horizons.

North’s ESG AUM growing 6.5 times faster than other investments

North more than doubled the ESG investment options offered on its menu in 2021, with a further 13 options now available.

BCG launches Asia climate & sustainability innovation hub in Singapore

A recent global survey conducted by the firm among experienced directors found that more than 40 percent remained doubtful of their company’s ability to execute its ESG plans

CarbonX Signs MOU with AirCarbon Exchange, Building Indonesia's Carbon Marketplace

AirCarbon Exchange Managing Director and Co-Founder, William Pazos stated the collaboration with CarbonX will provide more opportunities for carbon asset producers in Indonesia.

Macquarie Group confirms plans for more than £12 billion of sustainable infrastructure investment across the UK

Macquarie will invest directly, mobilise co-investment, and support major investments through the capital expenditure programmes of portfolio companies to help meet the needs of communities for essential infrastructure that is smart, sustainable, and alig

Cross-Agency Steering Group releases assessment of carbon market opportunities for Hong Kong and next steps

The assessment is part of the Steering Group’s commitment to advance the development of green and sustainable finance in Hong Kong.

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