KRX launches SRI bond platform

South Korea’s KRX exchange has launched a platform for socially responsible investment bonds.

ESG scores now on Bursa Malaysia

Bursa Malaysia is to publish FTSE4Good ESG scores of Malaysian public listed companies on its website.

Apex Group has announced the launch of an ESG ratings and scoring platform for private companies and their investors.

Barclays has expanded its ESG teams in its investment banking division.

Taiwan’s FSC plans to introduce social and sustainability bonds by the end of the year.

The IIGCC has announced a new ‘Net Zero Investment Framework’ for investors to tackle climate change and achieve net zero emissions globally by 2050.

Inflows into ESG funds rose by 72% in Q2 2020, according to Morningstar.

Syntax Indices has launched the Syntax Stratified LargeCap ESG Index.

A new survey has found that momentum in ESG investing continues to grow with institutional investors.

Credit Suisse Asset Management has launched an ESG ETF offering exposure to global stocks with a minimum volatility tilt.