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ETF to track ESG version of Hang Seng Index

Hang Seng Investment Management is to launch an exchange-traded fund to track an ESG version of Hang Seng Index.

ASEAN sustainable fund standards will need tightening, says HSBC

A proposal for an ASEAN sustainable fund standard is a "good start" but will need to be tightened to align it with other international standards...

All EU green bonds to require transition plans under latest proposal

All EU Green Bond issuers should create transition plans with emissions reductions targets covering at least the next five years, said the European Parliament's Environment,...

People moves 18 February including BlackRock, Marsh, ASN, & more...

Circular economy fund invests in food

Circularity Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Cocogreen, which designs and manufactures a material to grow fresh food.

First-loss capital could make COP26 promises a reality

Vietnam-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.

Solactive launches ex-fossil fuels Index

Solactive has partnered with Osmosis to launch a fossil fuel-free index, which has £200 million ($270 million) of seed investment from East Sussex Pension Fund.

Carbon Care Asia to become part of Deloitte

The sustainability, carbon and ESG advisory services of Hong Kong-based Carbon Care Asia are to be integrated into the advisory services of Deloitte China.

UOB exceeds sustainability targets

United 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.

Environmental risk regulations tightened in Nepal

Environmental and social risks will have to be considered by banks and financial institutions under new requirements from the Nepalese central bank.