Financial regulator aims for a green Singapore
Research, public-private schemes, incentives and regulations will transition the Lion City towards sustainability, according to MAS’s head of green finance.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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BNY Mellon IM launches ‘Future Earth’ strategy
The firm also launched two other thematic strategies.
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ESG ETF assets surge 220% in 2020
TrackInsight data reveals ‘long-awaited turning point’ for ESG ETFs.
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Invesco rolls out responsible multi-asset range
The Invesco Summit Responsible Range is managed by multi-asset fund managers Clive Emery and Richard Batty.
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AXA IM highlights opportunities in the ESG space
The firm has also shared ways of how investors can identify “genuine” ESG investments.
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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.
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IQ-EQ rolls out ESG compliance tool
In response to increased pressure for businesses to offer transparency around ESG reporting.
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Aviva Investors hires impact analyst
Vaidehee Sachdev joins from ShareAction, where she led a number of projects, including the Workforce Disclosure Initiative.
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Managers in Taiwan expand ESG fund range
Asset management firms operating in the market have expanded their ESG product ranges in 2020 to include fixed income and balanced offerings.
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StanChart bolsters sustainable finance team in Hong Kong
Tracy Wong Harris will focus on the group’s sustainable finance strategy in Greater China and North Asia.
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FE Fundinfo acquires research firm to enhance ESG offering
FE Fundinfo says CSSP’s experience in ESG will help develop reporting and analysis.
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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.