ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Drafts New Rules on Climate Risk Management, Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2021

A gap analysis and implementation plans must be submitted to BNM within six months from the issuance of the final policy document, expected on 1 June 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Regulator to Align Rules with New SEC Act Within January

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 28/12/2021

The new SEC Act passed in September paves the way for new rules and guidelines to raise ESG standards among listed companies in Sri Lanka.

Press Release

Regulation Asia: Top 20 News Stories for 2021

By Editors | 23/12/2021

This list presents the most-read new stories published by Regulation Asia in 2021, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

ESG / Sustainability

RBA Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ from Cyber and Climate Risks

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2021

The RBA’s Jonathan Kearns said banks need to continue to address evolving risks, as they can morph into systemic risks with potentially dire consequences.

ESG / Sustainability

TWSE Expands Scope of Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Editors | 21/12/2021

All TWSE listed companies with paid-in capital above TWD 2 billion will mandatorily have to file sustainability reports from 2023 onwards.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSC, KRX Launch ESG Information Platform

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The platform provides information about listed companies’ ESG activities, ratings, sustainability reports and environmental disclosure information.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Products, Retail Investors to Propel Asia Derivatives Market

By Editors | 20/12/2021

in 2022, Asia derivatives market growth will be driven by ESG-related products and increased retail investor participation.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA’s TCFD Rules for Asset Managers to Allow for Data Gaps

By ESG Investor | 20/12/2021

Product-level disclosures to users can be limited for transitional period where proxies deemed insufficient.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.