Climate Impact X (CIX) is a global carbon exchange and marketplace to be established by DBS, SGX, Standard Chartered and Temasek.
Category: Singapore
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.
UBP: Asian emerging markets under pressure
As a result of weaker growth, low vaccination rates and diverging monetary policies, Asian emerging markets will continue to experience portfolio outflows and sustained depreciatory pressures, according to Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).
EquitiesFirst hires Singapore head
Equities First Holdings (EquitiesFirst) is bolstering its offering in Asia with the appointment of former Nomura Wealth Management executive Johnny Heng as managing director and head of Singapore.
Singapore digital wealth firm unveils Thai operation
People in the country increasingly want to invest overseas to diversify their portfolios more effectively, according to FSA’s sister title, International Adviser.
Haitong targets wealth digitalisation with Avaloq
Haitong International will use Avaloq Wealth’s digital platform to provide private clients with real-time intelligence and tailored advice.
LSEG sets up sustainable fintech unit in Singapore
The operation is part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Labs network.
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.
Eastspring Asia sustainable bond product available in Hong Kong
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved the ESG-focused fund last month, two years after it was initially launched in Singapore.
Axa sells Singapore insurance operation to HSBC for $575m
The deal is a “key step” for the banking giant to grow its wealth business across Asia.
