ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Issues Guidance for Central Banks on Climate Disclosure

By Editors | 17/12/2021

The ‘how-to’ guide allows central banks to take their own specificities into account and to flexibly decide on the scope and depth of their disclosure, the NGFS said.

Big Picture

ESG Data, Regulation and the APAC Fragmentation Challenge

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

Panellists at Regulation Asia’s ESG Tech & Data event discussed the need for methodology transparency and better company reporting.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

By Editors | 16/12/2021

The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

ESG / Sustainability

HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021

Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ to Assess Market Functioning in Relation to Climate

By Editors | 14/12/2021

The BOJ will gather stakeholder views on how climate-related risks and opportunities are reflected in stock and bond prices and how to develop the ESG bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangko Sentral’s ‘Deliberate Approach’ to Sustainable Finance

By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2021

Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP’s policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank’s role as an ‘enabler’, ‘mobiliser’ and ‘doer’.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Consults on Disclosure Guidance for SRI Funds

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Disclosures should include an investment strategy that details the securities analysis and selection process and investment benchmarks used.

ESG / Sustainability

HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity

By Editors | 13/12/2021

Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.