Despite their relatively lower rating today, real estate companies are on an upward ESG trajectory in Asia’s bond market, argues Haitong International (Haitong) and Tabula Investment Management (Tabula).
Category: ESG
A $12.4trn price-tag to green Asian transport
The cost for China, Japan and South Korea to create a net-zero transport sector is vast, according to ING research, making early action essential.
Deutsche Bank warns of huge investments to counter rising seas
To counter the impact of persistently rising sea levels, large investments will be needed, but also pose implications for portfolios, according to Deutsche Bank.
Chinese investors sharpen ESG focus
Amid robust demand for onshore retail funds by foreign fund houses, Chinese investors are paying closer attention to these managers’ ESG commitments.
Covid speeds up ESG investing
Investors have shown greater interest in investing in sustainable funds over the past year, Cerulli Associates’ recent report shows.
Company engagement encourages sustainability
Instead of divesting from companies that do not operate sustainably, it is better to persuade companies to adopt sustainable practices, argues St James’ Place (SJP).
LSEG sets up sustainable fintech unit in Singapore
The operation is part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Labs network.
Enforcement of regulation is top ESG concern for Apac businesses
Report finds ESG features in 90% of acquisition decisions across the region.
SFC gives green light to two Pictet ESG funds
The Pictet Global Thematic Opportunities Fund and the Pictet Human Fund are the latest additions to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) green fund list.
DWS issues statement amid greenwashing reports
The German asset manager stands by its ESG disclosures in annual report.
