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A US$1.8 trillion corner of the sustainable debt market is defying the wider downturn, as investors snap up bonds largely backed by US government agencies even as Donald Trump leads a green retreat.
Just a few years ago, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing was all the rage. Now, it is poised to undergo significant shifts as global trends reshape capital flows and corporate strategies.
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has introduced its ESG Share Margin Financing solution, becoming the first Malaysian investment bank to offer dedicated share margin financing for ESG-focused securities listed on Bursa Malaysia.
SEPANG: Capital A Bhd and its associate, Asia Aviation Public Company Limited (AAV), achieved record-high sustainability scores in the latest ratings released by regional exchanges and international assessment bodies in December 2024.
The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 is now accepting entries from companies leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence in the Philippines. This prestigious programme honours outstanding corporate initiatives that drive sustainability and social responsibility.
Hedge funds are seizing the rising tide of opposition to European environmental, social and governance (ESG) rules as an opportunity to seek exemptions from some ESG reporting requirements.
During my visit to a South Asian country as part of my job as a corporate lawyer, I walked past a dilapidated building which was converted into a textile factory.
TEAM Keris Bhd (TKB) Group of Companies has added another feather to its cap by launching the modern industrial ESG Park at Menglembu, Perak, which has an estimated gross devolvement value (GDV) of RM250mil.
PETALING JAYA: The ESG Positive Impact Awards will return this year with its third instalment and is once again supported by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd as the main sponsor.
LONDON: BNP Paribas is rethinking sustainable finance to focus on profitable deals and on redefining what it considers sustainable, a senior executive says, as it became the latest bank to distance itself from the environmental, social and governance (ESG) label.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s office space market is showing a promising trajectory, with global and local occupiers continuing to seek premium spaces that meet evolving workplace and sustainability standards, according to real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank Malaysia.
When Donald Trump took office on Jan 20, 2025, he became only the second president of the United States to serve two non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland, who became the 22nd president after the 1884 elections and the 24th president eight years later.
TEXAS: According to a Federal judge in Texas, American Airlines violated federal law by basing investment decisions for its employee retirement plan on environmental, social and other non-financial factors.
THERE are two common misconceptions about ESG, the movement towards increasing firms’ focus on sustainability, social responsibility and ethical governance.
CelcomDigi Bhd’s journey post-merger has been developing well, particularly in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspect.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to gain traction in Malaysia, with corporates striving to align with global sustainability trends. This is not surprising as a recent study by Maybank Investment Bank Group (MIBG) Sustainability Research finds a positive correlation between ESG performance and equity returns.
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan has been given the stamp of approval, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
ORGANISATIONS are recognising the importance of integrating ESG principles into their strategy and operations, driven by regulatory requirements, investor pressure and societal expectations.
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to swiftly integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their business operations to maintain their competitiveness in the market and ensure long-term sustainable advantages, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
SINGAPORE: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund managers have once again found themselves on the wrong side of a market meltdown.
