Japan is prioritizing social finance to solve social issues.
4 min read | November 2022
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
We continue to expect an imminent recession and look for an only muted rebound in real GDP growth during 2024
6 min read | October 2022
Singapore’s new international carbon credit exchanges are a step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a market with enormous potential.
Investors are looking at companies that exhibit sustainable growth and profitability
3 min read | October 2022
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
Blockchain technology is being widely adopted including in trade finance and asset tokenization
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.
Part 5 of our Nomura - University of Sheffield research on the social pillar of ESG in East Asia examines gender balance across top companies in South Korea and reveals the industries most favorable to women.
5 min read | September 2022
Kathy Valiasek, CFO at Local Bounti, a controlled environment agriculture company, told Nomura Greentech how she is helping to pioneer modern methods of farming that reduce food waste while using less of the planet’s resources.
3 min read | September 2022
Clément Ray, CEO and co-founder of biotech company Innovafeed, told Nomura Greentech how the startup, which produces insect protein as a sustainable alternative to higher emission protein sources, is focused on building a zero waste agri-food chain.
4 min read | September 2022
Asia’s growth cycle is nearing an inflection point. It’s a tale of an interrupted recovery in the region, even as we expect the US and Europe to slip into mild recessions soon.
Part 4 of our Nomura - University of Sheffield research on the social pillar of ESG in East Asia examines how diversity & inclusion, human capital and employee representation will inform South Korean company performance over the long-term
5 min read | August 2022
The world’s first green bonds targeting retail investors are already spurring similar issuances globally.
