Investors treading more direct ESG path in Asia
Governments, companies and investors across Asia are pursuing sustainability more consistently. But more still needs to be done, according to speakers at a Calastone webinar.
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Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
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Singapore exchange offsets carbon emissions
AirCarbon Exchange says it’s first in the world to go carbon negative.
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Pandemic as a catalyst for ESG focus
A survey finds that Covid-19 has prompted private-banking clients to turn to ESG for positive impact and risk management.
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ESG to shape future for Chinese family businesses
Research from PwC highlights the growing importance to Mainland Chinese families of ensuring sustainability is at the core of business activities – with a four-step plan to help drive this goal.
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HSBC partners with WWF/WRI to fund climate start-ups
The Climate Solutions Partnership will focus on start-ups addressing biodiversity and transitioning energy growth to renewables in Asia.
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CFA consults on ESG disclosure standards
Sets out general principles for investment disclosure.
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ESG consistency and commitment set funds apart
Morningstar has identified key traits that make fund houses stand out for ESG credentials, as part of new evaluations about ESG factors in investment processes.
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Green bonds to spur Hong Kong sustainability agenda
Following record issuance of green bonds in Hong Kong in 2020, these instruments are set to play an increasingly important role in the government’s sustainable finance goals going forward.
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Half of cities lack climate change plans, but small signs of progress emerging
CDP analysis found 58% of cities do not yet have an emissions reduction target but positive action is being taken.
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Sustainability-linked bonds: A new platform for greenwashing?
By Paul Lukaszewski, head of corporate debt – Asia Pacific, Aberdeen Standard Investments
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Asia grasps the ESG baton
Demand for ESG strategies is reaching critical mass among mainstream investors, according to Natixis Investment Managers.