A new report also says that advanced economies’ dominance of financial flows and development aid is waning, underlining the need for better international cooperation and more private investment.
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Industry leaders from Prudential plc and Singlife shared their strategies and insights on sustainable investing, while underscoring the crucial role of transition finance.
Government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation backs an electric vehicle charging firm in its first overseas bet to drive Southeast Asia’s green transition.
Seven countries – including Australia – may now back the Asian Development Bank's IF-CAP programme, amid optimism around the climate investment it will mean for Asia.
As Australia positions itself as a key player in renewable energy and critical minerals, institutional investors across the Asia Pacific will be increasingly tempted to add to their positions in this important market.
The $116 billion Canadian pension manager believes the energy transition goals of countries across the region and a vessel supply-demand imbalance create a unique investment opportunity.
Climate Investment Fund, the state-backed development fund focussed on climate related investment, will invest up to $653 million in Asia over the next three years.
With sustainability-linked remuneration now a component of its new transition finance framework, the insurer would like to see more companies incorporate ESG metrics into compensation.
Family offices in Hong Kong and Singapore invest for positive impact not only on the environment and society but also to future-proof family businesses.
The chief sustainability officer of Canada’s biggest pension fund manager outlines how Asian companies can leverage ESG reporting as their strategic advantage.
The $183 billion British Columbia Investment Management Corporation has started developing an internal ESG data platform while ensuring ESG principles are integrated into every stage of the investment process.
Despite impact funds now regularly raising $1 billion-plus and giant asset owners like ABP targeting huge impact portfolios, institutional investors are still cautious about such strategies.