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SGX unveils S$20 million sustainability plan
Exchange aims to strengthen market access to ESG information and solutions for investment decisions
The Asset 15 Dec 2020

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Hong Kong's first Spac makes trading debut
Hong Kong's first special purpose acquisition company (Spac), Aquila Acquisition Corporation, made its trading debut on Friday after raising HK$1 billion in a tumultuous week of sell-offs and rebound in the city’s stock market.
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APAC bank exposures to war in Ukraine mostly indirect
Most banking systems in the Asia-Pacific region have minimal direct exposure to the fallout from the war in Ukraine, according to Fitch Ratings. However, the rating agency says there could indirect effects on their creditworthiness through the conflict’s impact on global prices, interest rates, supply chains and macroeconomic performance, particularly if the violence is sustained over a long period.
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EU carbon tax set to burden Asian supply chains
Extra work, costs come at challenging time for region beset with pandemic, inflation
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Citi names senior TTS executives in Hong Kong
Citi has announced two senior appointments in its Hong Kong treasury and trade solutions (TTS) business, effective immediately. Wu Bin is appointed as head of trade for Hong Kong and mainland China. Saurabh Mundhra is appointed as head of core cash management for Hong Kong.
Treasury & Capital Markets
Vietnam smartphone market set for fastest growth in Southeast Asia
International Data Corporation (IDC) expects Vietnam’s smartphone market to grow 25% this year, the highest in Southeast Asia, as more consumers switch to devices with faster internet connection.