Global financial institutions sinking sustainability roots in Singapore

Singapore

AS calls for Asian companies, investors and consumers to embrace sustainable development grow louder, global financial institutions are increasingly setting up dedicated sustainability teams on this side of the world - with many opting for Singapore as their port-of-call.

Among them are investment fund provider Fidelity International, whose global head of stewardship and sustainable investing Jenn-Hui Tan, is based in the city-state.