ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sustainability-linked Sovereign Debt Hub Launched

    By ESG Investor | 11/09/2022

    A new platform has been launched to help issuers of sovereign bonds deliver positive nature and climate outcomes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Publishes CFA’s ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Local Use

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said the guidelines would enhance ESG disclosures, improve capital markets, and mitigate greenwashing.

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    ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2022

    ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022

    MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Climate-focused PE Body Launches APAC Chapter

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    Expansion aims to support private markets efforts to reduce GHG emissions and speed-up net zero transition.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Climate Scenarios for Central Banks, Supervisors

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    The NGFS has published updated climate scenarios for central banks and supervisors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    China Executes First Triparty Repo Trades Using ESG Bonds

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    CFETS, Clearstream and Chinese financial institutions cooperated to execute the first triparty repo trades involving ESG-eligible bonds.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

    By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

    The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

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