ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields

By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022

HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 14/12/2022

The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme

By Editors | 14/12/2022

Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.

ESG / Sustainability

Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

By Editors | 13/12/2022

The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Treasury Consults on Climate Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 13/12/2022

Australia is consulting on the design and implementation of its proposed standards for the mandatory disclosure of climate‑related financial risks and opportunities.

Capital / Liquidity

UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Reducing Greenwashing Risks

By Editors | 12/12/2022

The guidance is based on thematic examinations at banks, conducted to ensure they proper systems and control in place to manage their green and sustainable products.