ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong’s Chief Unveils Series of Measures to Boost City

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2023

Stamp duties on property purchases and securities transactions were reduced. A new fund distribution platform will be developed.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Translates TCFD Recommendations for Local Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2023

The move is intended to help listed companies, investment analysts and asset managers better understand climate-related financial disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK, FSRA-ADGM Sign MoU to Boost Carbon Market Development

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2023

OJK and the Abu Dhabi regulator will cooperate on carbon market regulation, supervision, innovation, education, and research.

Capital / Liquidity

US Finalises Climate Risk Framework for Large Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2023

The framework comprises a set of principles that are substantively similar to those proposed in December 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Viability Biggest Challenge in Coal Phase-Out: SIEW Panel

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/10/2023

Collaboration and transition credits could be key in addressing the financial viability of coal phase-out, said panellists at the Singapore International Energy Week Summit.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Seeks Feedback on Scope 3 Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

The call for evidence on Scope 3 GHG emissions reporting will inform the UK’s planned endorsement of ISSB standards.

ESG / Sustainability

New Record for CDP Company Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

The US, China, Japan, UK and Germany had the highest number of disclosing companies. A “considerable increase” was observed in South Korea and Cambodia.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds

By ESG Investor | 23/10/2023

Research by ESMA shows that ESG-related named funds attract more inflows, raising concerns about potential greenwashing.

ESG / Sustainability

Super Funds Urged to Ensure Accurate Sustainable Finance Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2023

At a roundtable, APRA and ASIC asked super fund trustees to prepare for mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements.