The highest scoring equity markets for sustainability
Morningstar’s Sustainability Atlas reveals some surprises at the top of the table
Hong Kong
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Asian investors struggle to find ESG products
There is a disconnect between intentions and actions among the region’s investors, according to a HSBC Asset Management (AM) survey.
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HKMA encourages banks to support vaccination programme
The regulator outlined examples of supportive measures banks may consider.
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Hong Kong’s ESG-approved funds outperform peers
Seventeen fund managers are on the list, with Pictet Asset Management and Allianz Global Investors having the most number of ESG or green funds.
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Hong Kong regulator proposes factoring climate risks in investment
The Securities and Futures Commission has set out steps for fund managers to include measurable climate-related disclosures.
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StanChart bolsters sustainable finance team in Hong Kong
Tracy Wong Harris will focus on the group’s sustainable finance strategy in Greater China and North Asia.
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HKEX rolls out sustainable exchange
The platform includes two ETFs managed by Mirae Asset and Haitong International.
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More HK companies aware of ESG-related risks
But only a few have fully integrated ESG-related risks into their enterprise risk management systems.
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Asia’s ESG funds AUM surge 75% in Q3
The strongest growth was seen in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.
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HKMA, IFC forms alliance to address climate change
Both entities will launch initiatives to build the capacity for green finance and promote climate investments.
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SFC raises stakes on climate change
The Hong Kong regulator wants to force fund managers to include climate-related risks in their processes, and increase disclosure.
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Haitong International AM launches China ESG ETF
In Hong Kong, there are only two ETFs that have been labelled as green or ESG products by the Securities and Futures Commission.