ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s SRAC Recommends ISSB-Aligned Climate Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/07/2023

Singapore’s sustainability reporting advisory committee studied ISSB’s exposure draft closely and consulted several stakeholders before making major climate reporting recommendations, chairperson Esther An told Regulation Asia.

AML / KYC

MAS Reports USD22.8 Billion Net Loss For FY2022/23

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/07/2023

MAS announced a net loss of SGD 30.8 billion (USD 22.8 billion), reflecting the effects of monetary policy tightening to bring down inflation.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia: New Report Calls into Question Credibility of Corporate Reporting

By Editors | 05/07/2023

The poor quality of disclosure suggests that directors are not taking their responsibility seriously, said Professor Peter Carey at Deakin University.

ESG / Sustainability

Systemic, Firm, and Human Capital Implications of Climate Transition

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/07/2023

Siva Ramachandran and Phoebe Chan discuss the key implications of the global transition journey at the systemic, firm, and human capital levels.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

FCA Boosts Pension Scheme LTAF Access

By ESG Investor | 03/07/2023

The UK has set out rules to provide retail investors with access to Long Term Asset Funds (LTAFs).

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Publishes Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/07/2023

Stakeholders are expected to adopt the taxonomy as a reference tool for policymaking, accessing green funding as well as managing climate risks.

ESG / Sustainability

The Philippines Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/07/2023

The Philippines’ central bank has plans to develop a taxonomy and provide regulatory incentives to encourage financing for sustainable investments.

Enforcement

CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud

By Editors | 02/07/2023

The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.