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Asia 'by far the most important region for the climate transition'

Asia has a key role to play in helping combat climate change, a webinar heard. Genevieve Redgrave reports

8 oil companies make UBS top renewables players list

An update on ESG regulation in Japan

The Japanese government published several reports and guidance documents in 2021 and 2022, which provided the first insight into how it intends to address ESG, says Tomoko Fuminaga

Nepal-focused impact fund reaches $72m final close

An impact fund that invests in private sector companies in Nepal has reached a final close, at $72 million.

GFANZ targets $8bn in private finance support for Vietnam energy transition

GFANZ has established a working group to 'mobilise' up to about $8 billion in private capital towards Vietnam's energy transition.

EU taxonomy dominates in Asia-Pacific, survey reveals

IIX raises $50m with 'world first' green & orange bond

The Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has raised $50 million with what it said is the first 'green and orange' bond, with proceeds targeted to empower women to advance climate action.

Australia consults on climate disclosure rules

The Australian government has launched a consultation on a framework designed to improve climate-related financial disclosures by financial institutions and businesses, which it said will be part of a comprehensive sustainable finance strategy.

People Moves 9 December: PCAF, SEC, AXA IM and more...

Vanguard fined by ASIC for greenwashing