Ascent Partners was delighted to work with Lepu Scientech Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (HK2291) on their recent IPO in Hong Kong Lepu Scientech Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an independent subsidiary
As more and more companies, investors, regulators and the general public become more and more aware of the positive, and, possibly more importantly the negative impact a company can have on
Investors respect clarity about the initiatives companies are undertaking, the reporting they are doing—and the returns they will generate. A 2021 PwC report highlights that decarbonizing the global economy is a huge
With COP 27 in full flow in Egypt, the emphasis on sustainability and ESG has never been more focussed. Eight years ago, ESG and sustainable development were fringe notions amongst a
According to a McKinsey & Company analysis blog in August 2022, Asia could be in line for a US$5 trillion green business bonanza. Climate Change is already having a physical and socioeconomic
With COP 27 starting on Sunday 6th November , the need to achieve net-zero is once again likely to become a key talking point. Hong Kong’s financial bourse, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Hauman Yeung, Director of Corporate Advisory and Sustainability, Ascent Partners shared his extensive experience at Bhutan Sovereign Green Bond workshop hosted by Bhutan government and Coordinated by The UN ESCAP during the
With data from Morgan Stanley’s “Sustainability AUM in APAC” research in January 2022 showing funds flowing into ESG investing reaching US$100 billion, the possibility of “greenwashing” is a growing concern for both