Investors seek SDG alignment in reporting framework
PRI members have asked the organisation to draw up a reporting template that aligns with the UN’s sustainable development goals
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Could high CEO pay actually be good for society?
Higher executive remuneration may be linked to economic growth, a study suggests
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Ratings agency Kroll unveils ESG approach
Adding ESG elements to its bond analysis comes on the back of investor interest
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Singapore Port Authority creates sustainability reporting guide
The handbook follows the launch of the sustainability reporting rules by the Singapore Exchange in 2016
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UN PRI Ratings 2019: Cameron Hume recognised for active ownership
The Scottish fund firm received an A+ rating for active ownership across all fixed income asset classes
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Finnish government backs UN impact investing initiative
The government of Finland is making a €20m investment in the UN OPS Social Impact Initiative
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Advisers told to open their minds to LGBT+ clients
Some ‘white, middle-class, middle-aged males’ not comfortable advising same-sex couples
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State Street’s ESG fund surpasses £1bn
This pushes the Boston-based firm to $2.9 trillion total AUM
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Big Society Capital outlines investment changes
The investment group hopes it will make it easier to inject capital into the social enterprise sector
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Gresham House fund announces acquisition
The deal increases the total capacity of operational utility-scale battery storage projects in the fund’s portfolio to 75MW.
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Fund firms predict strong growth in ESG demand
Asset managers say sustainable investing presents a huge opportunity for product development
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Dubai Financial Market notes governance improvements
The stock exchange says company leadership teams have benefitted from a partnership with the Hawkamah Institute