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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

Raising the sustainability bar: how NWS is leading by example

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors go way beyond fulfilling ethical obligations. At NWS Holdings, they play a key role in driving business growth by enhancing resilience, profitability and sustainability.

By NWS Holdings

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

Hong Kong launches consultation on ESG code for ratings and data providers

The Voluntary Code of Conduct Working Group (VCWG), sponsored by the SFC, will work with the Secretariat at the International Capital Market Association.

May 21, 2024

Banking on innovation: setting new standards in Mongolia

Golomt Bank’s deputy chief executive officer, Odonbaatar Amarzaya: Golomt Bank is building on the solid foundations of its track record over nearly 30 years, striving every day for good via sustainable development while also creating new digital value.

By Golomt Bank

New report on transition finance launched by BDO and other leading Asian banks

The Asia Transition Finance Annual Report 2023 created by the Philippines’ leading bank BDO Unibank Inc., along with other leading Asian banks, highlights the enabling factors that are required to accelerate the adoption of transition finance.

By BDO Unibank

Malaysia’s net zero transition: expediting ESG

Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) met last month to outline five initiatives to expedite the market’s transition to net zero. FA spoke to experts to assess the regulatory environment that Malaysia is working to cultivate, in support of climate-conscious investment.

November 07, 2023

Why legal experts ought to be an integral part of an ESG transition

A recent whitepaper from Stephenson Harwood highlights the steps needed to accelerate the embrace of ESG in Asia and the criticality of legal services in assisting companies with this transition.

By Stephenson Harwood

Asean exchanges formalise sustainability governance efforts

FinanceAsia spoke to exchange leaders about regional ESG disclosure progress and cross-border product collaboration, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) shared an exclusive update on an agreement with Indonesia and Malaysia.

September 19, 2023