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The life insurer is the latest addition to companies to commit to the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) in Hong Kong, a standard that guides companies to set their emission reduction targets.

New Zealand's largest life insurer is advancing its sustainable investment transformation, building on multiple ESG-focused funds launched in 2023. This strategy shift comes as the company navigates an evolving interest rate environment.

Malaysia largest state pension fund sees institutions leading sustainability efforts through policy engagement and innovative investments, a trend that extends to emerging markets across the broader Southeast Asian region.

Australian and British pension funds want the UK's National Wealth Fund to focus on higher risk net-zero industries where it can play a valuable role bridging gaps in capital markets.

The global life insurer and Malaysian pension fund both shared their approaches to green investments, local market challenges, and combating greenwashing.

As asset managers curb support for shareholder votes, a debate rages between investors' fiduciary responsibilities and pursuing sustainability goals.

Dutch pension giant APG Asset Management and Australia's Aware Super’s latest deal underscores the growing importance of digitalisation in institutional portfolios. The deal also marks the Australian fund's first infra deal from its London base.

The wealth-segment focused insurer is integrating ESG factors into its investment decisions and has also started incorporating carbon metrics to help its parent company achieve net-zero goals.

Despite growing market interest, asset owners have minimal exposure to businesses and projects driving positive marine conservation impacts due to a lack of scalable opportunities.

But venture capital firms face the challenge of balancing their portfolio companies' needs against rising institutional investor expectations around sustainability.

Hong Kong’s largest government fund details its approaches to evaluating ESG practices of external asset managers as the city drives green and sustainable finance efforts.

Life insurer Prudential sees private debt managers doing more ESG-related engagement with companies, as firms like Ares and Tikehau Capital discuss their approach.