Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Southeast Asian regulators plan to develop standards for ESG and SRI funds

ACMF is seeking feedback from industry players on the standards.

The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring

Each of the six articles highlighted on this page provides a detailed look at aspects of the net-zero transition.

Japan asset managers better on ESG but still lag European peers

The score of Japanese asset managers rose to 59% in 2021 from 52% in 2020.

Thailand securities regulator and UNDP ink sustainable finance pact

“will lead to sustainable development of the capital market, the community and the country at large”

South Pole takes next step in catalyzing climate action globally

Raises new round of funding led by Temasek, adds Salesforce Ventures as minority investor

Commonwealth Bank signs up to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance

CBA has joined more than 100 global banks as part of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, (NZBA) underpinning its commitment to support the responsible global transition to net zero emissions by 2050.

Updated versions of environmental projects catalogues published

Compared with the previous version of the catalogue that was published in 2009, the 2021

Nuclear fusion startup lures Japanese investors in global push

Kyoto Fusioneering seeks to partner UK, U.S. heavyweights with $17m financing

Morningstar launches ESG focused managed accounts

"We take an ESG risk integration approach across the entire range of portfolios,"

Plato launches net zero fund

Incepted in September 2021, the strategy has so far achieved a return of 8.29%. Its benchmark, the MSCI World Index, has achieved 4.38%.

HSBC Asset Management launches Asia sustainable bond fund

Head of Asian fixed income to oversee new strategy designed to aid region's drive to become a leader on ESG issuers.

Harnessing investment opportunities while saving Earth

Yet, choosing the right investments – so that one not only makes the best use of the opportunities ahead, but also imparts a positive impact on the environment – can be tricky.

ESG Legal Outlook 2022

Listen to our experienced practitioners from Asia discuss the key global ESG legal themes in 2022

Sustainable funds gain popularity in China

As of 30 September 2021, there were 138 open-end and exchange-traded sustainable funds available to Chinese investors, and nearly all of these were equity strategies.

Westpac launches ESG training for bankers to support pathway to net zero

“Investing in education, so our bankers have a deeper knowledge of risks and opportunities in different industries, ensures our customers get the best support as the economy transitions to net zero."

ESG and private banking

Individuals can build portfolios with lasting value through sustainable and impact investment

New decarbonization partners announced

The world needs to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1.7 billion tons each year to achieve net zero by 2050.

Sustainability Practice Lags at APAC Banks

The report assessed 37 banks worldwide with six in the APAC region including two Chinese banks – ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China.

Family offices double down on ESG investing

Ultra-high-net-worth families in Asia are successfully marrying their focus on ESG with new technology as they step up their activity in private equity

Banks continue to fund fossil fuel projects

Market Forces said NAB led the deal arrangement months after it released an updated oil and gas policy that had been criticized as a greenwashing exercise.

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