Key takeaways from Climate Investment Summit: Global carbon pricing, offsetting and de-risking
Copenhagen conference brought together speakers from policy, industry, pensions and investments, according to the ESG Clarity global news team.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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FPI unveils ESG fund range
Clients will be able to ‘invest with both their head and their heart’, according to FSA’s sister title, International Adviser.
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Singapore regulator forms new sustainability group
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has hired a new sustainability chief to spearhead a new unit from October.
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SEC vs DWS – An investigation that may impact the global investment industry
Refinitiv’s Detlef Glow, head of EMEA research, says the outcome of any trial will have consequences for all asset managers.
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Asian high yield on path to ESG upgrades
Despite their relatively lower rating today, real estate companies are on an upward ESG trajectory in Asia’s bond market, argues Haitong International (Haitong) and Tabula Investment Management (Tabula).
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A $12.4trn price-tag to green Asian transport
The cost for China, Japan and South Korea to create a net-zero transport sector is vast, according to ING research, making early action essential.
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ISSB to be set up by COP26 and focus first on climate
IFRS hopes to have climate standard by second half of 2022, according to ESG Clarity’s global news team.
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Deutsche Bank warns of huge investments to counter rising seas
To counter the impact of persistently rising sea levels, large investments will be needed, but also pose implications for portfolios, according to Deutsche Bank.
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New launches: Janus Henderson and Fidelity unveil sustainable funds
Janus Henderson launches technology and US sustainable equity funds, and Fidelity International launches climate solutions fund, according to ESG Clarity’s global news team.
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Asset manager opens ESG hub in Singapore
This will allow the firm to bolster its investment platform and distribution reach in the region, according to FSA’s sister title, International Adviser.
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Chinese investors sharpen ESG focus
Amid robust demand for onshore retail funds by foreign fund houses, Chinese investors are paying closer attention to these managers’ ESG commitments.
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LSEG sets up sustainable fintech unit in Singapore
The operation is part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Labs network.