Assessing ESG risks while investing in blockchain ETFs
Morningstar Sustainalytics released a report that aims to help investors evaluate ESG issues related to applications of blockchain in public equities markets
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Climate funds failing to measure against climate indices
19% of active, climate-focused funds use no benchmark and 73% use market capitalisation index rather than a climate index
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ESG funds gain traction in Asia
New energy technology and and sustainability themed funds are expected to perform well, a report finds
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New categories added to ESG Clarity Awards
Step forward wealth managers, advisers, platforms and NGOs
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Hong Kong lists first carbon futures ETF
The CICC Carbon Futures ETF covers around 90% of global emission trading
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Apac investors catching up in ESG investing
Robeco’s annual climate survey looked at how investors are finding opportunities from climate change
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Where are the investment opportunities in water?
For World Water Day 2022 portfolio managers share their strategies
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Abrdn boosts sustainability efforts
A chief sustainability officer is chosen as the UK asset manager converts funds to sustainable products
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Mirae Asset debuts ESG ETF
The product is among three Mirae ETFs listed in Hong Kong this week
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Shareholders withdraw HSBC resolution as bank engages on climate
Bank has agreed to phase down fossil fuel financing
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Record proxy season stars are climate and human rights
The number of proposals is more than 20% higher this year than last, Proxy Preview found
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Net zero: How to navigate the transition risks
Markets are already pricing in transition risk, says Ninety One’s Nazmeera Moola