There is real variation in the quality of labelled bonds brought to market as issuers capitalise on demand.
Category: ESG
Singapore and Hong Kong to become Asia’s centres of sustainable finance
Moody’s latest commentary believes initiatives taken by Hong Kong and Singapore would contribute to carbon transition in the region.
Sustainable funds see further outflows in Q1
Sustainable funds across Asia continued to see outflows in the first quarter of the year with almost $100m pulled by investors.
Morningstar Sustainalytics launches low carbon transition ratings
Science-based assessments of companies’ net-zero alignment.
Eastspring publishes responsible investment report
The Asia-based asset manager revealed it carried out a total of 744 engagements last year.
Asian private equity managers lack sustainability engagement
Only a quarter of firms would consult with their limited partners to align with their sustainability priorities。
China waits on ISSB for mandatory ESG disclosures
CSRC vice-chair Fang Xinghai says mandatory disclosure is the ‘next step’.
Apac asset managers lag in ESG proxy voting
Only two out of the 13 in the region provide specific climate voting commitments.
Bursa Malaysia unveils sustainability reporting platform
And Bursa Carbon Exchange carries out first auction.
