ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale

By Editors | 01/08/2022

Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.

ESG / Sustainability

Pilot Indicators Launched to Track Banks’ Net Zero Transition

By ESG Investor | 01/08/2022

The IIGCC and TPI have launched an investor-led framework of pilot indicators to assess banks on the transition to net zero.

ESG / Sustainability

High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?

By Editors | 01/08/2022

As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?

ESG / Sustainability

US Treasury Launches Data Hub for Climate Risk Assessments

By Editors | 01/08/2022

The Climate Data and Analytics Hub will enable financial regulators to use data from across the government to assess climate-related financial stability risks.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Unveils Plans to Promote ‘New Capitalism’ Agenda

By Editors | 31/07/2022

JPX will develop an environment that promotes innovation and growth in companies, while also improving financial literacy and promoting asset building by households.

ESG / Sustainability

NZ XRB Issues Final Consultation on Climate Reporting Standards

By Editors | 31/07/2022

The XRB intends to finalise the standards in December 2022. New Zealand’s first climate statements will be published in April 2024.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Introduces Bill to Enshrine Climate Targets in Law

By Editors | 29/07/2022

The bill will enshrine into law a commitment to reduce emissions 43 percent by 2030, based on 2005 levels, and to reach net zero by 2050.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Sustainability Report, New Guidelines for ESG Funds

By Darien Choong | 29/07/2022

The new guidelines will take effect from 1 January 2023, requiring fund managers in Singapore to disclose more information for any retail funds sold with ESG label.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand ESG Funds Must Provide Better Disclosures: FMA

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2022

Fund managers need to provide accurate and high-quality information to explain and support claims that their products incorporate non-financial factors.