ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    Big Picture

    Investors Call for Mandatory Climate Disclosures in Australia

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2021

    Paper outlines suggestions for mandatory climate risk disclosures to be introduced in Australia over the next four years.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SFC Refreshes Disclosure Guidance for ESG Funds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2021

    From January, ESG funds will have to disclose how they attain their ESG focus, referencing the ESG criteria, measurement methodologies, and benchmarks used.

    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021

    A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISSB Climate Reporting Standard Could be Ready by July 2022

    By ESG Investor | 28/06/2021

    IOSCO publishes indicative timeline for development of global climate reporting standard, sets sights on ESG data and ratings providers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HK to Accelerate Plans for Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2021

    The HKMA’s Darryl Chan reportedly said mandatory climate disclosure requirements could arrive in Hong Kong as early as next year.

    Big Picture

    AmCham Offers Taiwan Tips for Improving Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2021

    AmCham Taipei’s new whitepaper offers recommendations for banking, capital markets, asset management, private equity, insurance, tax, and sustainable development.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Regulators Flag Concerns Over Household Debt Risks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

    APRA has written to large banks seeking assurances that lending standards are being maintained to prevent a buildup of risk in housing loan portfolios.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS Announces ‘Final’ Extension of Credit Relief Measures

    By Editors | 24/06/2021

    MAS says this is likely the final extension and that loan repayments must start normalising to minimise debt accumulation.

    Market Infrastructure

    GFMA, BCG Publish Principles for Climate Finance Taxonomies

    By Editors | 23/06/2021

    The principles are based on a broader definition of climate finance which goes beyond debt instruments and captures equity financing and working capital.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CME Group to Launch Nature-Based Emissions Offset Futures

    By Editors | 22/06/2021

    The N-GEO futures contract will allow for delivery of eligible voluntary offset credits and will be listed by and subject to the rules of NYMEX.

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