ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Taskforce Issues Final Consultation on Green Taxonomy

By Editors | 15/02/2023

This third consultation seeks views on thresholds and criteria for five sectors. GFIT intends to publish the final taxonomy by 1H 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Momentum Gathers After COP15

By ESG Investor | 15/02/2023

Final beta version to follow on heels of agreement on Target 15 in new Global Biodiversity Framework.

ESG / Sustainability

UK FCA Moots New ESG Regulation

By ESG Investor | 14/02/2023

The FCA is seeking feedback on introducing regulatory expectations or guidance on senior management responsibilities for regulated firms’ sustainability-related strategies.

Capital / Liquidity

Korea FSS to Target Bank Governance in 2023 Workplan  

By Editors | 09/02/2023

Among the key tasks in the workplan, the FSS will work to strengthen governance structures, compensation systems, and internal control capabilities of banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Carbonplace Gets Further Backing from Nine Banks

By Editors | 09/02/2023

The investment will go towards the development of a global carbon credit transaction network that will launch later this year.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Analyses Regulatory Treatment of SLDs in Singapore

By Editors | 09/02/2023

The paper considers how sustainability-linked derivatives would be classified and regulated in Singapore.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Enhances Framework for Green Debt Securities

By Editors | 08/02/2023

Blue bonds, yellow bonds, and transition bonds are added. Disclosure requirements are enhanced. Independent third-party reviewers must be appointed.

Big Picture

FSDC Paper Sets Out Key Factors to Facilitate VCM Growth

By Editors | 07/02/2023

FSDC paper discusses key considerations that would be conducive to the development of Hong Kong’s VCM ecosystem.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia: ISSB ‘Safe Harbour’ Deemed Unnecessary

By ESG Investor | 06/02/2023

Australian company directors are not expected to face increased liability risks under the incoming ISSB reporting requirements.