sustainable investing
Look to sustainable investing to mitigate systemic risks
The focus is shifting away from ethical positioning and towards strengthening resilience
AI-driven electricity demand powering hybrid financing for advanced nuclear startups
But scaling such technologies will hinge on the ability to bring in banks and institutional investors
Issue 195: Temasek to miss climate targets; Power, EVs dominate S-E Asia green economy
This week in ESG: SIA, Sembcorp emissions weigh on Temasek portfolio; Bain-Stanchart report values regional green economy at US$290 billion
Temasek-backed fund under Singapore’s blended finance initiative hits US$800 million in second close
Two other funds under the initiative are progressing towards their first closes later this year
HSBC to lend US$4 billion to help China clean tech scale globally
The bank will extend credit terms, streamline credit approvals and develop tailored solutions for eligible companies
Issue 194: Concord New Energy’s Reit speculation; Year-end goal for Indonesia-Singapore clean-electricity trade
This week in ESG: Renewable energy player still evaluating possibility of spin-off; country’s leaders mull kick-off for green electricity trade
Sustainable investing: Net inflows and relative returns slide
Outflows from the US may not be surprising, but the same is being observed elsewhere in the world
South Korea’s chip surge hides the market’s vulnerabilities
The Kospi’s sharp sprints and volatility make for a perilous investing landscape, especially for average investors
Issue 193: Singapore-listed palm oil stocks catch biodiesel spark
This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues
Competing for capital: Estonia’s cleantech sector adapts to rising national security priorities
Its startups in the field say their tech can boost energy resilience and support the low-carbon transition
