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c2twsun August 27, 2020 0 Comments

The FTSE4Good Index Series was launched by FTSE Russell in 2001, primarily designed to facilitate the creation of index tracking funds and derivatives, while serving as a performance benchmark in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects. The

c2twsun August 13, 2020 0 Comments

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently announced that it would halt investment in companies that did not show enough efforts in addressing climatic risks. In July, Blackrock identified a watch list involving 244 companies that either

c2twsun August 11, 2020 0 Comments

Hang Seng Index launched a brand-new addition to its ESG Index Series – ESG 50 Index in July, which aims to winnow out the top 50 ESG leaders with relatively high market-capitalization listed in Hong Kong. Within

c2twsun August 10, 2020 0 Comments

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) updated Guidance Letter GL86-16 for new IPO applicants in July, adding requirements on ESG disclosures. In particular, the Guidance Letter states that “it is important for applicants to put