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ETF to track ESG version of Hang Seng Index
22 February 2022Hang Seng Investment Management is to launch an exchange-traded fund to track an ESG version of Hang Seng Index.
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ASEAN sustainable fund standards will need tightening, says HSBC
21 February 2022A proposal for an ASEAN sustainable fund standard is a "good start" but will need to be tightened to align it with other international standards...
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Philippines urges European investors to back green bond after COP disappointment
21 February 2022The Philippines has urged European investors to support its forthcoming $500 million green bond debut after the "disappointing" response of developed nations to support climate finance for emerging economies at the COP26 climate conference.
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Singapore plans maiden green bond and carbon tax hike
18 February 2022Singapore has announced its intention to issue its maiden sovereign green bond later in 2022
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First-loss capital could make COP26 promises a reality
17 February 2022Vietnam-based asset manager Dragon Capital Group called for greater use of first-loss capital in emerging markets in a meeting with COP26 President Alok Sharma.
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Carbon Care Asia to become part of Deloitte
17 February 2022The sustainability, carbon and ESG advisory services of Hong Kong-based Carbon Care Asia are to be integrated into the advisory services of Deloitte China.
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UOB exceeds sustainability targets
17 February 2022United Overseas Bank Group's (UOB) sustainable finance portfolio reached S$17 billion ($12.6 billion) in 2021, exceeding its target of hitting a S$15 billion sustainable finance portfolio by 2023.
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ANZ to invest $50m in asset manager Pollination
16 February 2022ANZ has invested $50 million for a minority stake in Pollination, which the banking group said would drive the transition to net zero and support biodiversity in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Environmental risk regulations tightened in Nepal
16 February 2022Environmental and social risks will have to be considered by banks and financial institutions under new requirements from the Nepalese central bank.
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Asia-Pacific 'ripe' for sovereign sustainable bond issuance, says Moody's
15 February 2022Asia-Pacific's (APAC) need for finance to help it recover from the pandemic, as well as the region's focus on the transition to a low-carbon economy,...