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ESG / Sustainability

WWF-Singapore Publishes Sustainable Banking Assessment 2022

By Editors | 16/01/2023

The report calls on financial sector regulators to implement and align E&S risk management requirements for banks to ensure financial stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Companies Rally Behind Carbon Credits, Survey Finds

By ESG Investor | 15/01/2023

A survey of more than 500 medium to large businesses across the US, UK and Europe found that 89% of companies view carbon credits as a valuable tool to mitigate CO2 emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

Increase in Global Adoption of ESG Metrics in Executive Pay

By ESG Investor | 11/01/2023

Last year saw continued growth in the global adoption of ESG metrics in executive incentive plans, according to a Willis Tower Watson report.

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IETA Shines Light on Carbon Market Evolution

By Editors | 28/12/2022

The 2022 GHG Market Report features carbon market reforms underway in the EU, Korea, Japan and China, among other markets.

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BIS Stresses Importance of Information Governance in Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 28/12/2022

BIS paper says enhancing information governance in sustainable finance can reduce risks to financial stability and the long-term robustness of the green transition.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank of Canada Papers Shine Spotlight on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/12/2022

The first paper calls for effective regulation to gain payments-related benefits. The second highlights concentration risks applicable to stablecoins and their holders.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Papers Explore DeFi Benefits, Risks, and Systemic ‘Fragility’

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2022

Regulators should address DeFi risks with globally consistent regulatory frameworks. Collateral liquidations in DeFi lead to lasting price impacts.

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HKIMR Report Explores Challenges of Climate Risk Measurement

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2022

The report introduces a data management framework and a model risk management framework to help FIs manage climate-related data and model risks.

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Systemic Risk Scores in Global Insurance Sector Are Rising: IAIS

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2022

Higher systemic risk scores are driven by increased exposures to illiquid and difficult-to-value assets, OTC derivatives, repo transactions and other factors.