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Ascor to benefit emerging market-focused bond investors, says ABN Amro

An asset-owner backed framework to assess countries' climate risk and performance will be particularly beneficial for investors looking to invest in developing countries and emerging markets bonds, ABN Amro has said.

India keen to 'set the pace' on ESG, says HSBC

Recent regulatory developments that push India's ESG requirements forward show it is looking to "set the pace in certain areas", HSBC has said.

Climate litigation unlikely to be as significant in Asia, says HSBC

As climate-related litigation ramps up around the world, HSBC has predicted it will be much less prevalent across Asia.

Eastspring: Some 'sustainable' funds will 'wilt' amid strengthening regulatory scrutiny

With regulatory scrutiny rising alongside investor interest, Eastspring says 'true-to-label' sustainable funds in Asia are set for a much better year. Ahren Lester reports

Nikko AM launches sustainable investment team

Singapore consults on 'measures-based' taxonomy for industrials

Singapore has proposed a 'measures-based approach' for the industrial sector in its taxonomy, under which companies would be encouraged to take action to reduce their emissions, such as retrofitting to deliver energy efficiency gains.

Hydrogen index launched by Hang Seng

Singaporeans most likely to invest for impact

Scope 3 reporting in Australia needed to 'even the playing field', RIAA says

An Australian investor group has called for the introduction of mandatory disclosures of Scope 3 emissions, to "even out" the competition the country is facing with other markets on sustainability.

Asia-focused ESG technology on the rise

Technology built in and for local markets can provide valuable benefits, argues Darian McBain. Genevieve Redgrave reports