While attention focuses on human rights issues, there are environmental and governance improvements in the region.
Category: ESG
IMAS rolls out ESG e-learning module
The module dives deep into the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers.
China in vanguard of Apac climate funds
Among climate-aware funds in Asia Pacific, most are in China and in the clean energy/technology category, according to a Morningstar report.
Blackrock trusts China’s ESG commitment
The world’s biggest asset manager is confident that Chinese companies are improving ESG practices and disclosures.
BOCHK AM, Blackrock prepare ESG fund launches in Hong Kong
The funds also comply with SFC’s disclosure requirements for ESG or green products.
Japan’s new entry office registers first foreign manager
London-headquartered Affirmative Investment Management is an impact fixed income manager.
Taiwan to set disclosure rules for ESG funds
Taiwan’s financial regulator may follow the disclosure rules set by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.
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.
Are environmental funds just satellite products?
DBS, Ninety One and TT International discuss the role of environmental strategies in an investor’s portfolio.
Citi includes ESG scores in fund platform
It will allow the bank’s asset manager clients to analyse the sustainability exposure of their holdings.