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Carbon pricing vital to Asian green transition

Carbon pricing should be promoted in Asian countries to support the green transition according to research from the Boao Forum for Asia

ESG data market 'hits $1bn'

The booming market for ESG data passed $1 billion in 2021 for the first time, and will exceed $1.3 billion this year, research has estimated.

Amundi launches two ESG ETFs

Amundi has launched two ESG focused exchange-traded funds (ETF) which track the fixed income or Asian markets.

Free webinar: Environmental Finance review of Q1 sustainable bond market

Environmental Finance will host a free webinar this week to review the 2022 first quarter sustainable bond issuance trends, including an in-depth look at the metrics used for sustainability-linked debt and the impact of the Ukraine crisis on issuance.

DBS: Green bonds need long-term green asset 'refinement'

The green bond market needs to provide a "refinement" for refinancing long-term 'green' assets in order to encourage the continued development of the market, according to DBS Bank.

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HSBC launches two environmental ETFs

HSBC Asset Management has launched two more Paris-aligned ETFs.

Menterra social impact fund raises $30m

Bangalore-headquartered Menterra Venture Advisors has announced the first close of its Menterra Social Impact Fund II, at INR227 crore ($29.8 million).

Investor, corporate action essential after IPCC 'now or never' climate warning

Urgent action is needed from investors and corporates to recognise climate risks and deliver on net-zero transition plans, as scientists warn it is "now or never" for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

$4trn of Asian debt exposed to ESG risks

$4 trillion of aggregate debt is exposed to environmental, social or governance (ESG) risks in the Asia Pacific, with more than two-thirds of this related to environmental risks.