As part of our Spotlight On: ESG, Fund Selector Asia spoke to our partners over a two-part series. This is part one, where we look at what’s next for ESG investing in Asia.
Category: News
SFC insists fund managers disclose climate-related risks
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has set out the requirements for funds to integrate climate risk management in their investment processes.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 20 August 2021
Citi exit; CSOP driving; Dickens and tech; PGIM’s ambitions; Fidelity’s Bitcoin faith; Doing nothing for most of the time; Pension prosperity; Nicole Kidman and much more.
Shenzhen clamps down on crypto trading firms
The local central bank branch has “cleaned up” the companies for providing illegal crypto trading activities, according to state-owned media reports.
Philippines sets rules for Asean cross-border investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the requirements for Southeast Asian funds to be offered in the country and vice versa.
Apac companies are improving ESG practices
The MSCI ESG ratings of companies in the region are catching up their global peers, according to the MSCI Research.
Franklin Templeton moves into Indonesia
The US asset manager has teamed up with a local firm to launch its first mutual fund in the country.
Thailand’s SEC enhances liquidity risk control of mutual funds
Thailand’s regulator has issued liquidity risk management criteria and liquidity management tools for mutual funds to protect investors.
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.
FSA People Moves (11 August – 17 August 2021)
PGIM snaps up GSAM Asia veteran; DBWM boosts Southeast Asia team; RBS GAM adds client coverage; Julius Baer lures UOB banker; CS hires two PBs in Southeast Asia; State Street makes senior appointments; ASI adds to Apac sales team; Fidelity continues sustainable investing build-out.
