Financial and ESG intelligence for decision makers | The Asset
The Asset is a leading source of news, analysis and events for the Asian financial industry. It covers topics such as treasury, capital markets, asset management, wealth management, ESG investing, green finance and technology.
Awards - The Asset
The Asset Triple A Awards are the pre-eminent recognition for those that have excelled in their respective industry in Asia. Find out the latest and upcoming awards, submission deadlines, and criteria for various categories such as sustainable finance, digital, Islamic finance, and more.
Water as an asset class is here
Dec 20, 2021 · The technology and infrastructure for creating an integrated global market in water and water rights is advancing quickly, with promising new ventures entering the market. Give it another decade, and exchange-traded funds for water and water rights will be part of the new normal for investors
ESG will not help the global south - The Asset
Now that environment, social and governance standards have gone mainstream among investors in the advanced economies, the question is what ESG criteria will mean for developing countries. A closer examination shows that such standards have little to offer export-dependent economies, and may even prove counterproductive
PPAs signed for seven solar power projects in Saudi Arabia
Apr 21, 2021 · Saudi Arabia has announced the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for seven solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 2,970MW in the latest batch of projects under its National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP).
H&Q Asia Pacific closes 120 million yuan fundraising | The Asset
Jun 6, 2017 · H&Q Asia Pacific (H&QAP), an international private equity firm, has closed a second round of fund-raising for PhiSkin, an aesthetic medical and beauty services provider based in Shanghai, China.
An alternative to ESG ratings - The Asset
With a growing number of investors becoming more aware of the importance of sustainability in achieving long-term returns, many asset managers have used ESG ratings as a practical way to identify companies and projects that meet their standards.
Asian institutional investors outpace peers in digital asset interest
Feb 17, 2023 · In particular, Asian institutional investors intend to allocate around 35% of their total portfolio assets under management towards digital assets, including tokenized traditional assets as well as new assets or digital cash tokens in the next two to five years.
Hutchison raises US$3 billion in new bond issue - The Asset
One of Asia’s most prolific issuers, Hutchison Whampoa, returned to the bond market for the second time this year, pricing a two-tranche offering totaling US$3 billion, tapping into the huge demand for bonds in the region.
Events - The Asset
Key industry personalities and leaders as speakers – our long-standing relationship with the most influential market players in Asia’s financial markets allow us to draw movers and shakers from a broad range of industries. These include issuing corporates and institutions, institutional investors, bankers, regulators, government policy makers, and supranationals.