ESG

Transition finance: Asia grapples with uncertainty, eyes progress

Chaoni Huang, at the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and BNP Paribas, tells FA that taxonomy and definition uncertainties are hampering Apac’s transition finance market, and that growing interest and standardisation attempts should help.
November 19, 2024

Q&A: Cathay Financial's CIO Sophia Cheng

In New York, Cheng shared with FinanceAsia key observations on ESG standards, portfolio company engagement, and Taiwan’s sustainability progress.
November 04, 2024

Can Bhutan develop a ‘mindful’ financial sector?

Hobeng Lim was appointed managing director to lead the finance sector in the Gelephu Mindfulness City. FA spoke to him about his new role, and how finance can embody the concept of ‘mindfulness’.
October 15, 2024

Apac's sustainable transition challenge

Constance Chalchat, chief sustainability officer, global markets at BNP Paribas, shares her views on how Apac's governments and corporates are adapting to the green transition challenge.
August 13, 2024

Why global uncertainty won’t undermine transition goals

Editorial board member, Sunil Veetil shared with FinanceAsia his observations of the current sustainability landscape and discussed the climate-conscious innovations that Asia’s market participants can look forward to over the long term.
July 09, 2024