Opinion: HK’s inconsistent attitude to green finance
The territory desires to be at the centre of green financing, but shows scant care for the causes of climate change.
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How HK could funnel investors into China green finance
Hong Kong's seeming indifference to environmental, social and governance principles could rapidly shift to heavy engagement, courtesy of China's rising interest in green finance.
The perils of investing into tech dictators
Technology company founders often avoid shareholder oversight via dual-class share structures. Investors need to consider the risk this creates.
Why GPIF poured $10bn into two new ESG indexes
An official for the Japanese state pension fund explains why it chose two S&P Dow Jones equity indexes, and discusses its interest in ESG-related bond benchmarks too.
Thai investors highlight PE investing risks
Asset owners are putting more money into private equity, but the asset class offers unique challenges to be aware of, warned two experienced investors.
Beijing’s market plan: add insurers, build local investors
In an effort to stabilise and support its growing financial market, China is encouraging life insurers to set up local operations and has added more home-grown asset owners too.
