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ESG / Sustainability
FSC Korea to Raise Penalty for Violations of Five Percent Rule
By Editors | 05/09/2021
The maximum fine is being raised from 1/100,000 of market cap to 1/10,000 of market cap, among other changes to the corporate disclosure rules.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021
The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan to ‘Nurture’ Green Bonds, Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021
The BOJ and FSA are collaborating to measure the resilience of Japan’s three mega-banks and top three non-life insurers to the risks posed by climate change.
ESG / Sustainability
EU Banks Urged to Accelerate Adoption of ESG Risk Strategies
By ESG Investor | 02/09/2021
European Commission report finds most European banks are failing to highlight, measure and report on their ESG risks.
Big Picture
Most Green Investment Funds Missing Paris Goals
By ESG Investor | 01/09/2021
New analysis says majority of climate-themed investment funds are not living up to claims, calls for increased regulatory oversight.
ESG / Sustainability
LSEG Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore
By Editors | 01/09/2021
The new unit is supported by MAS and will focus on creating sustainable finance capabilities across Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.
Enforcement
US SEC, BaFin Probe DWS Over ESG Investment – Reports
By Editors | 30/08/2021
The former global head of sustainability at DWS alleges that the firm overstated how many assets had been screened against ESG criteria.
ESG / Sustainability
HKEX Signs Collaboration MoU with Guangzhou Futures Exchange
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/08/2021
HKEX and GFEX will work together to develop China’s derivatives markets, explore a green and low-carbon market, and promote sustainability.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Proposes to Phase in Mandatory Climate Reporting
By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021
SGX also proposes an assurance requirement for sustainability reports and the introduction of a new ESG data portal for issuers and investors.
Market Infrastructure
BIS, HKMA to Build Digital Infrastructure for Green Investment
By Manesh Samtani | 25/08/2021
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA and private sector firms will tokenise green bonds to facilitate investment in and improve the transparency of green projects.
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