Sustainable Investor
Asia-Pacific
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Singapore Consults on Green Taxonomy
May 13, 2022Proposed traffic light-based taxonomy is accompanied by a user guide for financial institutions and companies.
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GFANZ to Direct Private Finance to Support NDCs – Carney
May 12, 2022Ex-BoE chief calls for “radical new approach” to mobilising investment in emerging and developed markets; also warns of stranded assets.
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India to Enhance ESG Disclosure, Assurance Requirements
May 11, 2022New committee will work to address mis-selling and greenwashing risks and explore the introduction of prudential requirements for ESG funds.
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Passive Portfolios Integral to Pension Funds’ Climate Strategies
May 11, 2022Many pension funds still in “early stages” of net zero investing, but expect to use targeted index products to align passive portfolios to Paris goals.
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Data Governance Systems Need Better Consent Mechanisms: BIS
May 6, 2022Data is being aggregated and exploited without the resulting benefits being passed on to consumers and businesses, regulator warns.
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ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Standards Fragmentation
April 28, 2022Group will seek to align standards-setting work on sustainability-related financial disclosures across major jurisdictions.
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China Plans Adoption of ISSB Standards
April 27, 2022The CSRC is asking A-share companies to disclose their ESG information on a voluntary basis before formally adopting the international standards.
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Investors Must Help to Close EM SDG Funding Gap – PRI’s Atkin
April 27, 2022New CEO says increased financing from developed markets “will be crucial” to net zero ambitions.
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Smaller Superannuation Funds Facing Sustainability Challenges
April 13, 2022Declining assets in small and medium sized superannuation funds suggest further consolidation, but some providers reversing trend with ESG focus.
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Singapore Updates Investor Stewardship Principles
April 5, 2022Enhanced practices emphasise the need to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making and stewardship strategies.
