ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.

ESG / Sustainability

European Energy Exchange Establishes Japanese Subsidiary

By Editors | 31/05/2024

EEX said the subsidiary will help it reinforce its presence and strengthen ties with the local trading community and authorities.

AML / KYC

Singapore Publishes Environmental Crimes ML Risk Assessment

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2024

Singapore is assessed to be at medium-low risk for money laundering linked to environmental crimes.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Launches Beta Platform for Physical Risk Assessments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2024

The cloud-based platform enables banks to assess the physical risks of climate change on residential and commercial buildings.

ESG / Sustainability

US Unveils Plans to Develop Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2024

The Biden Administration unveiled a Joint Policy Statement and Principles as part of broader efforts to encourage the development of VCMs.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Releases Adoption Guide for ISSB Standards

By Editors | 29/05/2024

The Jurisdictional Guide describes how different countries are approaching the adoption and other uses of the ISSB Standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Consults on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By ESG Investor | 29/05/2024

The taxonomy will support Australia to play a stronger international role on sustainable finance, said Kristy Graham, CEO of the ASFI.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Basic Framework for Sustainability Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2024

These Basic Standards are part of a national unified sustainability disclosure standards system that is expected to be established by 2030.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation, GRI Agree to Align Common Disclosures

By Editors | 25/05/2024

The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together.