WWF-Singapore and ASFI launch sustainable finance courses
The Asia Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) Academy’s accredited e-learning courses in Singapore are in collaboration with a range of WWF partners.
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Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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International standards needed for materials sector
Broad nature of the sector means best practice also includes independent certification.
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The impact of ESG data beyond regulation
Companies wanting to categorise funds accurately under SFDR need to be more stringent with their data and disclosure.
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Hong Kong drives sustainable finance agenda in GBA
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) Deep Decarbonisation Pathway and Transition Financing Opportunity is one of three new sustainability-focused projects to advance the region’s green agenda.
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Schroders eyes EM for impact investing
There has never been greater investor appetite to pursue impact investment strategies in emerging markets (EM), according to Schroders.
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China’s green ambition achievable, says Moody’s
For China to meet its carbon neutral target, traditional energy sectors will come under pressure while new, cleaner energy sources will offer more opportunities, according to the ratings agency.
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Fitch launches ESG ratings products
Fitch Group is launching “Sustainable Fitch”’, which will offer a range of ESG ratings products at both an entity and instrument level for all asset classes globally.
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Investment firms link CEO pay to D&I metrics
CFA Institute report reveals investment firms are elevating their D&I practices, according to ESG Clarity’s global news team.
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First Sentier and MUFG name sustainable investment head
Velina Karadzhova will lead the First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute that was launched earlier this year.
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Investment in hydrogen solutions needed for steel industry transition
Industry Tracker report estimates between $4bn and $34bn needed for new technologies, according to ESG Clarity’s global news team.
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Schroders vows to include sustainability data in value assessments
The new information will be reflected in AoVs and fund factsheets implemented during 2022, according to FSA’s sister title, Portfolio Adviser.
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ESG linked with stronger dividend growth
Fidelity International has shown a strong relationship between a company’s sustainability characteristics and historical dividend growth.