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06 January 2023

Blue Marine Foundation

The ocean is critical to the health of the planet and the fight against climate change. Scientists have called this the ’Defining Decade’ that will shape the next 10,000 years on Earth. From plastic pollution to climate change, we’re running out of time to alter the narrative from one of destruction to preservation and restoration.

Regulatory Tracker

21 November 2022

MAS releases consultation on Stablecoin Related Activities.

The MAS (“‘Monetary Authority of Singapore”’) seeks to develop an innovative and responsible digital asset ecosystem by protecting the public. To that effect, on 26 October 2022, the regulator issued two consultation papers, both closing by 21 December 2022.

Regulatory Tracker

14 November 2022

DFSA’s TFSF issue Climate and Environmental Risk Management paper

The TFSF aims to drive forward discussions on sustainable finance in the DIFC with the goal of supporting the adoption and application of global regulatory standards relating to sustainable finance.

Regulatory Tracker

04 November 2022

SEC introduces rule on outsourcing for investment advisers

SEC proposes new oversight requirements for certain services outsourced by investment advisers.

News

17 October 2022

Apex Foundation launches to empower environmental, economic and social change

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today supports the launch of the not-for-profit Apex Foundation, with a considerable cornerstone donation from Founder and CEO Peter Hughes.

Regulatory Tracker

14 October 2022

MAS establishes Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel

On 5 October 2022, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") launched its Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel ("SFAP").

Blog

10 October 2022

The Road to Net Zero: A Climate Strategy – It’s Now or Never

The constant rise in global temperature is leading to catastrophic climate change. Drastic measures are being taken by Governments, NGOs and industry bodies to reduce global emissions in line with a 1.5°C pathway. Now is the right time for investment managers to develop a climate strategy and offset their carbon emissions.

Blog

07 October 2022

What is ESG Investing?

Historically, the main goal of investing has been to generate the best possible returns. However, attitudes have shifted, and investors are increasingly channelling their capital into socially and environmentally conscious funds. What’s more, this trend shows no signs of slowing down. With this being the case, companies that do not offer ESG-focused funds risk losing out on company growth, as investors direct their money to rival businesses.

Blog

26 September 2022

ESG Impact Month: The EU Taxonomy - what investors need to know

The green transition is in progress. Everyone from investors to regulators and the wider society expects firms to change, improve, better define and be transparent about how environmentally sustainable their activities are. The EU Taxonomy provides a definition for what it means to be a sustainable activity and is a huge step in the right direction to prevent greenwashing and unlock green finance.

Event

22 September 2022

Register: Where Ambition Meets Action: Going beyond ESG and Into Impact Investing

The ESG landscape is evolving fast in 2022 and is taking an increasing position as a fundamental part of our clients’ businesses and strategic imperatives across the globe. As part of ESG impact month, our ESG team has designed four new innovative products that can really help firms tackle the challenges they face today and accurately monitor, measure and report on their ESG activities and positive impact.

Blog

21 September 2022

Article 9: Where ESG Ambitions Meet Actions – A look at Impact Investing

Impact investing represents a major revolution in finance, by providing capital to address the world’s pressing challenges while generating financial returns. This article examines its growth and provides the best ways for asset managers to measure the impact of their investments.

News

20 September 2022

Apex Group expands pioneering ESG offering with new Impact Investing Solution

Apex Group Ltd. announces today the expansion of its ESG offering with the launch of a new Impact Positive Solution