ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance

By Editors | 11/10/2023

The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.

ESG / Sustainability

An Exploration of Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures

By Nicole Gehrig | 11/10/2023

Nicole Gehrig discusses concerns about greenwashing in the investment management industry and recommendations to address problematic disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks

By Editors | 10/10/2023

ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Issues New Regulation on Sustainable Debt Securities and Sukuk

By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2023

The new regulation covers various types of debt and sukuk securities based on environmental and social values.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Publishes Criteria for Acceptance of Carbon Credits

By Editors | 10/10/2023

Carbon credits from other countries can only be used by carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore if they fulfill seven eligibility criteria.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Finalises Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosures Framework

By ESG Investor | 09/10/2023

Harmonisation and interoperability key to transition plans being consistent, comparable and effective internationally.

ESG / Sustainability

European Parliament Adopts New Standards for Green Bonds

By Editors | 09/10/2023

The standards impose strict requirements on companies that choose to use the ‘European green bond’ or ‘EuGB’ label.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Note on Short-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The conceptual note proposes five different climate scenario narratives to underpin the short-term dynamics associated with various transition and physical impacts.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Issues Second Consultation on MiCA Technical Standards

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The consultation covers sustainability indicators of CASPs, trade transparency, record-keeping, and machine-readability of white papers.

ESG / Sustainability

GTAG Releases Final Advice on UK Green Taxonomy

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Ingrid Holmes, chair of the UK’s Green Technical Advisory Group, is calling on the government to urgently implement a green taxonomy.

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