ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets

By Editors | 18/07/2023

IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

ESG / Sustainability

UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance

By Editors | 17/07/2023

The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Tighten Greenwashing Rules on Consumer Businesses

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently seeking feedback on its newly issued draft guidance which clarifies obligations under Australian consumer law for businesses making environmental claims.

ESG / Sustainability

TWSE Improves Information Transparency with New Platforms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

TWSE received feedback from foreign institutional investors who expressed the need for integrated content from various TWSE websites and consistent availability of information in both Chinese and English formats.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 16/07/2023

Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Calls on Banks to Disclose ESG Impact of Assets

By Editors | 14/07/2023

The BSP is collaborating with scientists to develop a metric that will be used to score banks on their efforts to fight climate change.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Delivers Key Updates on Crypto, Climate to G20

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2023

The FSB said attention must now turn to implementation of its new crypto regulatory standards; Updated roadmap on climate risks is published.

ESG / Sustainability

Verra to Help Indonesia Align Climate Projects with Global Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

Verra will work towards harmonising Indonesia’s climate change project registration system with its own registry.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB to Absorb TCFD Monitoring Responsibilities from 2024

By ESG Investor | 13/07/2023

The ISSB welcomes the FSB’s request to transfer the TCFD’s monitoring responsibilities to the ISSB from 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Majority of SGX-Listed Firms Embrace Climate Reporting Initiatives

By Editors | 13/07/2023

New report shows two-thirds of SGX listed companies have embarked on climate reporting initiatives.

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