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Fullerton Fund Management in partnership with UNDP launches its Sustainability Management Framework for private equity climate investments

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It guides private equity investors on how to align their strategy, management, transparency and governance practices, to achieve their decarbonisation goals.

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a Sustainability Management Framework to guide private equity climate investing in Asia, using UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards as a foundation. The framework offers private equity companies a roadmap to adopting practices that can help to accelerate their net zero goals.

In Asia, the environmental and commercial case for climate investments is compelling, with the addressable market size for green businesses in Asia targeted to reach over US$4 trillion by 2030[1]. Governments have made strong commitments to decarbonise their economies, and around $53.5 trillion of investments between 2020-2060 is required to meet the net-zero targets already announced[2]. There are significant investment opportunities ahead and private equity can play a pivotal role alongside public spending in bridging the funding gap.

Private equity investors are well-positioned to exert greater influence on portfolio companies over climate and sustainability issues. However, disclosure standards in the region are uneven and corporate disclosures remain lacking, particularly in emerging Asia. This poses challenges for climate investors who are looking to assess the material environmental issues, and their implications, for their investments.

The Sustainability Management Framework guides private equity investors on how to integrate sustainability considerations and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) into their strategy, management, transparency and governance practices, to achieve their decarbonisation goals. Through the framework, climate investors can conduct a critical evaluation of the various possible investment practices and decide on the unique set of practices which aligns best to their investment mandates and stakeholders’ requirements.

“As an investor of private capital in Asia, we recognise that sustainability issues have considerable implications for a company’s investment value, particularly for private equity, which has a long investment horizon. With the launch of this Sustainability Management Framework with support from the UNDP, we are committed to integrating sustainability considerations in our private equity climate investments. More importantly, we hope to share this framework and insights from real-world case studies with our peers, to enable them to evaluate the relevant sustainability aspects required to optimise decarbonisation in the region,” said Huck Khim Tan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Alternatives at Fullerton Fund Management.

“The private sector has a significant role to play in accelerating Asia’s decarbonisation, including in collaboration with and alongside efforts from actors in the public and multilateral domains. Recognising this, we are delighted to collaborate with Fullerton Fund Management to develop this Sustainability Management Framework, leveraging the UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards for private equity funds. This framework is useful for climate investors who are looking to align their internal practices and decision-making to achieve their decarbonisation goals,” said Haoliang Xu, UN Under Secretary General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.

About Fullerton Fund Management

Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd (“Fullerton”) is an active investment specialist, focused on optimising investment outcomes and enhancing investor experience.

We help clients, including government entities, sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, insurance companies, private wealth and retail, from the region and beyond, to achieve their investment objectives through our suite of solutions. Our expertise encompasses equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and treasury management, across public and private markets.

As an active manager, we place strong emphasis on performance, risk management and investment insights. Incorporated in 2003, Fullerton is headquartered in Singapore, and has associated offices in Shanghai, Jakarta and Brunei. Fullerton is part of a multi-asset management group, Seviora, a holding company established by Temasek. Income Insurance, one of Singapore’s leading insurers, is a minority shareholder of Fullerton.

For more information, please visit www.fullertonfund.com

About United Nations Development Programme (“UNDP”):

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. Learn more at undp.org or follow @UNDP

About UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub:

The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) brings together UNDP’s financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet. SDG Impact is a global flagship initiative of SFH, established to accelerate private sector investment and activity towards sustainability and achievement of the SDGs by making it easier for businesses and investors to embed impact into their internal management and decision-making practices, as well as direct capital to where it can make the most difference to people and planet.

Find out more about its integrated services that ensure all finance is sustainable, at sdgfinance.undp.org or follow @UNDP_SDGFinance

[1] McKinsey & Company, 2022. Green Growth: Capturing Asia’s $5 Trillion Green Business Opportunity. Available at: www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/green-growth-capturing-asias-5-trillion-green-business-opportunity.

[2] Asia Society Policy Institute, 2022. Building a Powerful and Coherent Vision for Net Zero in Asia. Available at: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/building-powerful-and-coherent-vision-net-zero-asia

 

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SUNRATE partners with YeePay to empower Chinese companies to navigate global expansion

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SINGAPORE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SUNRATE, an intelligent global payment and treasury management platform announced its partnership with YeePay, a leading enterprise payment solutions provider, to empower Chinese companies to expand into global markets.

With the ongoing trend of increased interconnectivity across the globe, China will continue to be an important player in global development, and Chinese enterprises are more than ever, playing crucial roles on the international stage. However, in order to better adapt to international competition and respond to global challenges, setting up and adherence to robust compliance frameworks have become the core competitiveness and inevitable requirement of international enterprises. Among the challenges, the compliance and security of cross-border B2B payments are major challenges that enterprises face in the process of internationalisation.

As the State Council unveiled the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Non-bank Payment Institutions (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which will take effect on May 1, 2024, YeePay and SUNRATE will actively embrace all regulatory requirements and help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to go global seamlessly – by building a compliant and secure one-stop global business payment solution, and assessing global growth opportunities.

Bin Tang, Founder and CEO at YeePay said, “The strategic cooperation between YeePay and SUNRATE will further enhance the compliance and security of cross-border payments. Both SUNRATE and YeePay will continuously strengthen risk management, protect user rights, and actively explore new cooperation models and services to provide Chinese enterprises expanding globally with secure, convenient, and cost-effective payment and transaction services. In addition, we hope to see more partners joining us, providing better transaction services for Chinese enterprises to expand globally.”

Paul Meng, Co-Founder at SUNRATE said, “For SUNRATE, security and compliance are the bedrock of our business operations. As we expand into different markets, SUNRATE maintains compliant operations locally, including in-depth collaboration with well-known local financial institutions. We are pleased to have forged a strategic partnership with YeePay, which will allow both companies to work together, to create safer and more efficient global business payment and collection services for Chinese enterprises.”

About SUNRATE

SUNRATE is an intelligent global payment and treasury management platform for businesses worldwide. Since its inception in 2016, SUNRATE is recognised as a leading solution provider and has enabled companies to operate and scale both locally and globally in 190+ countries and regions with its cutting-edge proprietary platform, extensive global network, and robust APIs.

With its global business headquarters in Singapore and offices in Hong Kong, Jakarta, London and Shanghai, SUNRATE partners with the top global financial institutions, such as Citibank, Standard Chartered, Barclays and J.P. Morgan. To learn more about SUNRATE, visit https://www.sunrate.com/

About YeePay

Established in 2003, YeePay is one of the leading enterprise payment service providers in China. The company provides total payment solutions for the enterprise, integrating multiple payment channels including online, mobile and offline in the frontend, and streamlining settlement processes in the backend. YeePay’s key advantage is customized solutions and value-added services for industry verticals including airline and travel, new retail, Internet finance, administration and education, cross-border etc. YeePay holds the payment license from People’s Bank of China and the cross-border license from State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

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Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ether Spot ETFs Officially Launch on HKEX with Two-Way Investment Flexibility

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HONG KONG, April 30, 2024  /PRNewswire/ — The Exchange Traded Funds, Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF and Bosera HashKey Ether ETF (the “ETFs”) have officially launched on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. In respect of the ETFs, Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Limited and HashKey Capital Limited are the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager respectively. The ETFs are part of the first batch of Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs to launch in a major financial hub in Asia and they are now listed under the tickers  BTC: 3008.HK (HKD); 9008.HK (USD) and ETH: 3009.HK (HKD); 9009.HK (USD) respectively.

One of the key features of these ETFs is that they introduce an ‘in-kind’ subscription mechanism, which allows investors to directly subscribe for ETF shares using Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors can purchase the ETFs with Bitcoin or Ethereum and subsequently sell them for cash, or vice versa, enabling seamless two-way investment flexibility.

Additionally, the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF and Bosera HashKey Ether ETF track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant and the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant respectively.

“The launch of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF and Bosera HashKey Ether ETF marks a significant leap forward in democratizing access to cryptocurrencies,” said Deng Chao, CEO of HashKey Capital. “These innovative ETFs not only provide a convenient entry point for investors but also underscore our commitment to driving innovation in the virtual asset ecosystem.”

Importantly, non-Hong Kong nationals can also subscribe for or purchase units in the ETFs if they meet local regulatory requirements, such as passing customer due diligence.

The Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF and Bosera HashKey Ether ETF are now available for trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Note: The tickers BTC: 3008.HK (HKD); 9008.HK (USD) and ETH: 3009.HK (HKD); 9009.HK (USD)are now officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).

About HashKey Capital

Global in influence and crypto-native, HashKey Capital is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, founders and talents advance the blockchain industries.

As one of the largest crypto funds and the earliest institutional investor in Ethereum, HashKey Capital has managed over US$1 billion in client assets since its inception, with over 500 investments in infrastructure, tools, and applications.

With our deep knowledge across the blockchain ecosystem, HashKey Capital has built a robust network connecting founders, investors, developers, and regulators.

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Xceptor advances APAC growth plans with appointment of Keith Man as General Manager for the region

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  • Xceptor strengthens commitment to the region with appointment of Keith Man as APAC General Manager; with responsibility for expanding Xceptor’s sales, business development and operations in the region while advancing expansion into new markets and segments
  • With over 15 years of experience in fintech, Keith brings a wealth of expertise in the capital markets space as well as hands-on experience in the APAC region

NEW YORK, LONDON and SINGAPORE, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Xceptor, the intelligent automation platform for financial markets, today announced the appointment of Keith Man as General Manager (GM) for Asia Pacific (APAC), based in Singapore. The appointment underscores Xceptor’s continued investment and further penetration into the APAC region.

As APAC GM, Keith will play a critical role in driving client success, as well as strategic partnerships and alliances in the region. He will also have responsibility for expanding Xceptor’s sales, business development and operations in the region while advancing growth into new markets and segments.

Keith brings a wealth of expertise in the capital markets space, coupled with extensive experience in the APAC region. He was most recently Head of APAC at Duco and has also held senior roles in Standard Chartered Bank and TriOptima (now OSTTRA). 

“The APAC region is dynamic and has tremendous potential. We have made a strategic decision to continue investing in the APAC region to ensure we are well-positioned to serve our clients effectively. While we see some firms scaling back, we believe in the long-term growth potential of this market, and are delighted to welcome Keith to the Xceptor team as we embark on a new chapter of growth in this dynamic region,” said Michiel Verhoeven, CEO of Xceptor.

On his appointment, Keith Man, APAC GM, Xceptor, said, “Xceptor is the industry leader that is trusted by leading financial institutions. I am excited to join an established team that is poised for successful expansion in this region, and look forward to setting the direction for our long-term growth as we deepen engagement to support client success.”

Xceptor first opened its Singapore office in 2017. It has since expanded to serve as its APAC hub, including sales, client success, delivery and support teams that serve local, regional and global clients. 

About Xceptor: 

Xceptor is the intelligent data automation platform for financial markets providing data ingestion, standardization, normalization, and validation services. Catering to thousands of unique use cases, its highly configurable and enterprise-grade platform offers proprietary solutions for tax, reconciliations, confirmations, client onboarding, and allocations. Since 2003, Xceptor has been empowering businesses worldwide to trust their data and digitize their operational workflows. With offices in London, New York, Singapore, and Cape Town, Xceptor serves nearly 125 clients and over 11,500 users across 60 countries, including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, custodians, and asset servicers. For more information, visit www.xceptor.com.  

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