ESG / Sustainability

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Highlights NBFI, Crypto and DeFi as Key Priorities for 2023

By Editors | 21/02/2023

In a letter to G20 ministers, FSB chair Klaas Knot discusses commodity market vulnerabilities and work to address DeFi/crypto risks and enhance cross-border payments.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia to Drive Carbon Market Ecosystem Development

By Editors | 21/02/2023

A handbook on generating carbon credits will be developed, as well as a directory of carbon industry service providers to facilitate collaboration.

ESG / Sustainability

Korean Draft Law to Introduce Fines for Greenwashing

By Editors | 20/02/2023

The Ministry of Environment will fine companies up to KRW 3 million for misleading or false sustainability claims.

ESG / Sustainability

Shenzhen Bourse Enhances Listed Company Disclosure Guidelines

By Editors | 19/02/2023

Companies in certain industries will have to disclose major pollution accidents, to promote better environmental governance.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB Finalises Key Standards; Backs ESRS as Source

By ESG Investor | 18/02/2023

The general reporting standard and climate reporting standard are now expected to be issued at the end of Q2 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

Companies Making Slow Progress on Climate Transition Plans: CDP

By Mark Johnston | 17/02/2023

Japanese companies performed best, with 16 organisations disclosing to all key indicators that denote a “credible” climate transition plan.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Issues First-of-its-kind Tokenised Green Bond

By Editors | 17/02/2023

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuance demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in combining bond market, green and sustainable finance, and fintech.

Enforcement

Enforcement ‘At the Heart’ of ASIC’s Work: Joe Longo

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2023

ASIC warns that it will target greenwashing, predatory lending and misleading insurance pricing promises.

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.