China to allow GSS panda bond issuance
The pilot programme will authorise overseas issuers to issue social and sustainable development bonds
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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AXA IM unveils climate research winner
Exclusive: Dr. Floor van der Hilst receives €100,000 prize for her ‘Sustainability of Bioenergy’ research.
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Asset managers risk falling behind
By not aligning portfolios with a net zero objective, managers are in danger of lagging policy makers.
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Can ESG disclosures reduce stock market shocks?
Companies disclosing on ESG are more exposed to stakeholder scrutiny.
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Sustainable investing fails to attract Asian rich
Yet, 59% said they believe the strategy will generate superior returns
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COP26: Green capital to meet climate transition goals
Increased supply of sustainability-themed debt issuance will deliver more depth and liquidity to the fixed income market.
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Energy transition policies will focus on five key sectors
Attention may turn to transport, buildings, agriculture, power and industry at COP26.
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Evaluating the greenium: Investors should take an active and dynamic approach
AXA’s Johann Plé explores quantifying the premium on green bonds and says it is here to stay.
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Tackling taboos: Steel, nuclear and concrete
Rowan Dartington’s investment director Tim Cockerill looks at how three high-emitting sectors can be part of the solution.
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Reporting gaps point to managers paying lip service on ESG
Despite significant strides being made in ESG reporting among asset managers, research has found several areas where meaningful progress is yet to be made.
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Finance firms call for ‘ambitious’ biodiversity framework
Ahead of COP15, 78 financial institutions have issued a statement calling on governments to align economy with biodiversity targets.
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Is your fund manager engaging effectively on climate change?
Value-at-risk, temperature alignment and carbon analytics are useful tools for assessing climate risk.