As the momentum of sustainable investing in Asia quickens, the global objectives of local companies will influence the role of ESG in the future, according to Deutsche Bank International Private Bank (IPB).
Category: ESG
Thailand leads ESG disclosure in Southeast Asia
The region has diverse regulatory regimes, and there are clear leaders and laggards, Sustainalytics finds.
Three steps to make ESG matter in Asian credit
Effective ESG integration in credit investing will come from a blend of fundamental analysis, issuer engagement and portfolio construction, according to T. Rowe Price.
Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
Investors treading more direct ESG path in Asia
Governments, companies and investors across Asia are pursuing sustainability more consistently. But more still needs to be done, according to speakers during a Calastone webinar.
Impact strategies gain traction
The decarbonisation journey is just starting, according to Ninety One’s Deirdre Cooper.
Chinese family businesses stress sustainability
Research from PwC highlights the growing importance to Mainland Chinese families of ensuring ESG factors are at the core of business activities – with a four-step plan to help achieve this goal.
Deutsche Bank opens ESG centre in Singapore
The unit will focus on product development and advisory services across the business.
HSBC partners with WWF/WRI to fund climate start-ups
The Climate Solutions Partnership will focus on start-ups addressing biodiversity and transitioning energy growth to renewables in Asia.
Pandemic as a catalyst for ESG focus
A survey finds that Covid-19 has prompted private-banking clients to turn to ESG for positive impact and risk management.
