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Low carbon APAC ETF lists on SGX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
A low carbon ETF focusing on developed and emerging markets in Asia Pacific has listed on the SGX. The CSOP CGS-CIMB FTSE Asia Pacific Low Carbon Index ETF launched with assets under management of S$150 million at launch. With this launch, the total ...

Cbus quits Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... Network. NZAOA said blended finance structures would go a long way to mobilising the flow of climate capital towards emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).

NZ Super Fund shifts $25 billion to low carbon indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... billion fund in June began to roll over its indices to the MSCI World Climate Paris Aligned Index and the MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Paris Aligned Index, with the new benchmark taking effect on 1 July 2022. The changes apply to the fund's reference ...

V-Square launches ESG index strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... sub-sector specific," he said. "If you think of a broader world approach, that includes emerging and frontier markets. Emerging markets and frontier markets have a lack of disclosure from companies. That's on the geographical standpoint. "You can also ...

Apply a holistic ESG lens to emerging markets: PGIM Fixed Income

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
A holistic view of ESG is vital in emerging markets, because ESG risks are often harder to track and measure than in developed markets, according PGIM Fixed Income. Emerging market investment presents unique political challenges as well as economic ...

Emerging markets improving on ESG: Bank of America

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... driver for activity, according to Bank of America. Bank of America's ESG Research recently surveyed issuers in emerging markets, with over 100 companies responding to their annual survey. Eighty percent report having an ESG policy in place, with ...

BNP Paribas AM launches sustainable Asia fixed income strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... positive impact on tomorrow's society while generating long-term value." The strategy was designed to focus on emerging markets because "we want to focus on the bottom-up impact of these cities," Sambor said at a recent briefing in Melbourne. Sambor ...

Ninety One hires sustainability director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... achieve net zero emissions by 2050," said Ninety One chief sustainability officer Nazmeera Moola. "Given our emerging markets heritage, we also understand the importance of setting net zero targets that do not depend on exclusion and divestment and can ...

Climate change a macro trend, driving secular themes: J. P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... electronic payments. "Meanwhile, we see a number of themes related to the growth of the middle class consumer in emerging markets, such as the increase in financial penetration, rising demand for products and services, and healthcare products," he added. ...

Predictions for robust investment in green transition, sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... wind turbines, upgraded transmission systems, batteries that require the CLANCs. The Barclays report focused on emerging markets, but also noted that Australia is a key market for some of these commodities, citing Australia's leading role in lithium ...