BMB sets trend by managing Islamic charity fund
The fund, which aims to raise $3 billion, will be professionally managed and supervised by a regulator.
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Responsible investing includes allocating to poor-ESG performing EM countries and helping them shift to greener solutions, instead of divesting completely, experts said.
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Weekly roundup of people news, Oct 8
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GIC sees no systemic risk in Evergrande crisis, but Soros Fund presses pause on China
The Evergrande crisis and government clampdowns has cast a pall over China investment. While one fund is putting investment on hold, another says it's staying the course.
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Sustainability-linked loans can be a powerful tool in ESG transition. But portion is still minor nowadays.
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Sovereign wealth funds such as Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Singapore's GIC have been placing more emphasis on private lending, according to two recent reports.
Regulators and investors see transparency as key to uncovering greenwashing
Clarity and a better understanding of data can help ESG assessment as fears of greenwashing continue to rise in China and globally.
China’s crypto ban primes Singapore for spotlight
Following China’s cryptocurrency ban, experts believe that Singapore is poised to take on a more prominent role in Asia’s digital assets space. Meanwhile, Hong Kong remains attractive for institutional investors.