Focused Thinking
Sustainability
The Sharm El-Sheikh conference resulted in agreement to carry forward into future COP discussions loss and damage arrangements but didn’t move the needle on limiting climate change.
3 min read | November 2022
Sustainability
We review the proposals, announcements and progress discussed at the UN's Climate Change Conference held in Egypt in November 2022.
33 min video | November 2022
Economics
With weak growth, higher interest rates, a stronger dollar and high leverage making a potent mix, hear from our economists as they discuss macro-financial vulnerabilities in Asia, zooming in on credit stress in South Korea and balance of payments concerns in Indonesia and the Philippines.
30 min podcast | November 2022
Central Banks
In this episode, we explore what the weak CPI number means for the Fed, markets, and a recap on the midterms elections
31 min video | November 2022
Sustainability
Japan is prioritizing social finance to solve social issues.
4 min read | November 2022
Sustainability
We take note of how companies in East Asia compare to European peers in addressing diversity in the workplace, and what these companies can do to embrace disabled workers and achieve gender equality for the long run.
22 min video | October 2022
Economics
Asian economies are in a much better state today, more able and willing to tolerate currency depreciation, which can act as a shock absorber.
4 min read | October 2022
Sustainability
Singapore’s new international carbon credit exchanges are a step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a market with enormous potential.
6 min read | October 2022
Technology
Investors are looking at companies that exhibit sustainable growth and profitability
3 min read | October 2022
Sustainability
Part 6 of our Nomura - University of Sheffield research on the social pillar of ESG in East Asia looks at disabled employment and how the diversity dividend will inform business performance and sustainability.
5 min read | October 2022
Central Banks
In this episode, we explore the recent moves in US markets, the softer US data and their Fed call.
27 min video | October 2022
Technology
Blockchain technology is being widely adopted including in trade finance and asset tokenization
3 min read | October 2022
Sustainability
In this podcast, we explore how factors such as climate change, a population explosion and food security are driving AgTech solutions like insect protein and lab-grown meat.
28 min video | October 2022
Sustainability
Japan faces challenges in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, but sustainable finance can play a pivotal role in tackling the problem of income disparities among the elderly and single-parent households.
4 min read | October 2022