Concerted efforts are being made by regulators -- and increasingly by asset owners -- in the region to fund high-carbon emitters to transition to carbon-neutral or low-carbon operations.
Ravi Menon gets another term with MAS; Prudential HK promotes Carrie Fu; FWD Group CFO to leave; Generali Vietnam appoints acting CEO; Franklin Templeton hires from BlackRock; and more.
The new China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce is expected to facilitate easier access to green bonds in both markets through stock exchange connections and digital trading.
The AsianInvestor news team was very busy in March, covering big stories such as the UBS-Credit Suisse merger impact, as well as speaking to asset owners at our own events.
Hong Kong government announces measures to woo family offices; Thai billionaire family plans Hong Kong office; Vanguard to shut remaining China business; HKEX releases framework for pre-revenue tech listings; and more.
HKMA, MAS issue statements after the announced takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS; Temasek officials meet Maharlika executives; CDPQ eyes purchase of Indian unit of ATC; and more.
AsianInvestor spoke to Darian McBain, who launched her business offering sustainability advisory services in a bid to address the shortage of experienced professionals in the region.
Global assets under management in 2021 only grew 12% year-on-year in comparison. Alternative assets were a key driver of growth with a 30% increase, while ESG-overlaid assets grew 77%.
MAS appoints chief sustainability officer as Darian McBain steps down; Manish Tibrewal of Tolaram and Maitri family office leaves to start new venture; IFM Investors adds to board; Unisuper hires for equities team; Fidelity Australia appoints new MD; and more