Korea leads on greenwashing crackdown in Asia
New law would mean companies misleading on green credentials face fines
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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How to protect the ocean from plastic catastrophe
Aegon AM’s Adam Hussain looks at three companies working towards this goal
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Pictet AM launches China environmental fund
The strategy is led by Yi Du, who is based in Geneva
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Taskforces merge to create social risks disclosure framework
Public consultation on its propositions to launch
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Invesco unveils range of ESG ETFs
Four funds will track global sectors including energy and financials
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JLL announces new Apac sustainability consulting head
Elke Kornalijnslijper previously headed JLL’s energy and sustainability services department in southeast Asia
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Morningstar Sustainalytics launches low carbon transition ratings
Science-based assessments of companies’ net-zero alignment
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Water: Solving the crisis and building healthy portfolios
Standard Chartered’s Eugenia Koh looks at how regulation is driving growth opportunities in water
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Asian private equity managers lack sustainability engagement
Only a quarter of firms would consult with their limited partners to align with their sustainability priorities
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Global matters: Widening the net to find ESG opportunities
Brown Advisory’s Myerberg explores the need for robust sovereign debt frameworks
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New Zealand regulator warns Vanguard over greenwashing penalty
Vanguard was hit with three infringement notices in November in Australia
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Food for thought: The link between extreme weather and inflating prices
Food supply disruption and higher food inflation is something that is likely to continue