Social factors rank higher for investors in Asia than Europe
Research shows difference in ESG priorities across continents
Singapore
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UOBAM launches ESG bond fund
UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) offers the first Singapore-focused ESG fund to help investors contribute to the nation’s sustainability drive.
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Singapore green loans to local firms
The Enterprise Financing Scheme-Green (EFS-Green) aims to help companies that are developing green technologies and products.
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NovaFori backs Singapore carbon exchange online marketplace
Climate Impact X (CIX) is a global carbon exchange and marketplace to be established by DBS, SGX, Standard Chartered and Temasek.
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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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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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SGX requires mandatory sustainability disclosure
Companies listed on the exchange will have to make sustainability and diversity disclosures in their annual reports starting in 2023.
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Robeco grows ESG presence in Singapore
The Netherlands-based asset manager intends to increase staff and strategy offerings in Apac.
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Schroders hires head of Apac head of sustainability strategy
The appointment is one of four Asian ESG specialists planned by the end of the year.
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MAS awards green investment mandates
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will channel $1.8bn into climate-related investment opportunities.
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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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Singapore exchange offsets carbon emissions
AirCarbon Exchange says it’s first in the world to go carbon negative.