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Asia’s ESG ratings sector still developing, says OECD

ESG ratings are still in the early stages of development in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report from the OECD.

OECD surveys corporate governance in Asia

A new survey from the OECD highlights the development of corporate governance across 14 countries in Asia. While each of the countries have their own characteristics the study shows how international standards are taking hold across the region. The authors of the study suggest that understanding the ownership structures in Asia is critical to ensuring the development of effective […]

Asian voting is a missed opportunity

Voting levels at Asian companies are cause for concern concludes the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA). Talking to the Financial Times earlier this week, Jamie Allen, secretary general of ACGA has said that lack of investor involvement means that voting levels are running at about 30% some 20% shy of the levels of voting in the UK […]