New research by the Financial Times highlights the growing momentum behind sustainable investment opportunities for asset managers. In a survey of 232 investment professionals worldwide, two themes stood out. Firstly, the pre-pandemic shift

Companies potentially face a further tightening of ESG reporting standards as Europe leads the way. Following on from the Glasgow 26 in November 2022, the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) by

Companies embracing ESG practices have seen profits jump 9.1% over the last three years, new research shows. The report by global accounting firm Moore Global, published on September 15 advocates companies that

As the world faces a growing triple crisis from climate, nature, and pollution, we need to urgently align financial flows with sustainable development. During a one-day conference in Singapore on September

Now, more than ever, we are experiencing the true impact of climate change – heatwaves, droughts, floods and extreme weather. Green finance needs to be at the forefront of a global

During a recent webinar hosted by the Hong Kong Capital Venture Association and sponsored by Ascent Partners, we had an opportunity to chat with Bryant Robinson, Head of Operations, Asia, and Jean-Luc Gustave, SVP Asia

HaumanYeung, Founder and Director of Ascent Partners, has recently been involved heavily in the launch of the UN ESCAP Green Deal project to align businesses across APAC with the UN's SDG goals. Hauman has championed

Despite the current malaise in global stock markets, retail and institutional investors are still seeking returns across the board. one area that has come to the fore for many investors over

With devasting floods in Pakistan, wildfires raging across many parts of Europe and the USA, and severe drought affecting many parts of the world’s most populated nation China, the real

Half a century ago, intangible assets made up just 17% of the S&P 500’s total assets. By 2020, that figure had hit a staggering 90%, according to an Ocean Tomo

As the new economy continues to steamroll across the horizon, can small and medium-sized companies navigate financial instrument valuations in a cost-effect manner? For many companies, the balance sheet provides a

China released a new set of green bond principles last week that promise much but also leave a lot to be desired, according to Hauman Yeung, Director at Ascent Partners Hong Kong. “It is a great

One year on, are Hong Kong-based funds ready for the changes to the Fund Manager Code of Conduct(FMCC)? As Climate Risk escalates across the World, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission,