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Is APAC up for the ESG challenge? We interviewed the CEO of Pendal Australia and CIO of Cathay Financial Holdings to learn more.

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Weekly Digest   Issue #11         Financing Sustainability: Asia Pacific embraces the ESG challenge   The monetary costs of climate change now represent a significant financial risk to global economies and businesses. Our research finds that investors are bullish about sustainable investments. Is APAC up for the ESG challenge? We interviewed the CEO of Pendal Australia and CIO of Cathay Financial Holdings to learn more.   WATCH VIDEO →

Strategy & Leadership The Experience of Work   Our study reveals that the employee experience is high on the agenda for companies around the world. Access insights into the employee experience in Europe and key markets in Asia.   LEARN MORE → OPINION 2020: A key year to meet climate goals and prevent spiralling hunger We are now at risk of experiencing the most devastating impacts of climate change, including crippling hunger and poverty. Is 2020 our last chance to safeguard against starvation and secure our future? READ BLOG → María Fernanda Espinosa, former president of the UN General Assembly       FROM THE ECONOMIST       No one is likely to win the oil-price war   Saudi Arabia, Russia and America will all suffer           Chinese companies rush to produce anti-covid kit   Makers of booze, cars, nappies and spacecraft are retooling to fight the epidemic             UPCOMING EVENTS       Asia Trade Summit is returning on September 1st 2020. This year, we will bring together 250+ regional trade negotiators, business leaders and executives for a day of rigorous debate and discussion. Register and save 10% off the current rate with code EIU10             - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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