ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

‘Global Asia Insurance Partnership’ to Launch in January

By Editors | 04/11/2020

GAIP will incubate new risk financing solutions for emerging risks in Asia and serve as a policy think tank, initially focusing on pandemic risk and climate risk.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Exchange Joins and Declares Support for TCFD

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2020

KRX joins the Ministry of Environment, Shinhan Financial Group, KG Financial Group, Posco and SK Innovation in declaring its support for the TCFD.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Lenders Launch New Debt Restructuring Scheme for SMEs

By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2020

The scheme will facilitate a common approach to SME debt restructuring among 16 participating lenders. A separate scheme has been launched for sole proprietors and partnerships.

Big Picture

ESG Risk Disclosure Standards Would Support Bank Stress Tests – Fitch

By ESG Investor | 01/11/2020

Ratings agency puts case for integration of ESG risks into financial reporting using “common set of internationally comparable metrics”.

Securities / Derivatives

PRI Offers Guidance on Asset Owner Relationships with Asset Managers

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

The new series offers guidance on the selection, appointment and monitoring of investment managers, reflect growing demand for sustainable investment.

ESG / Sustainability

Support for TCFD Climate Disclosure Recommendations Rising

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

Asset manager and asset owner reporting to clients and beneficiaries may not be sufficient, says a new report from the TCFD.

ESG / Sustainability

RBNZ Governor Calls for Collective Response to Climate Risks

By Shruti Khairnar | 30/10/2020

RBNZ has started reporting its own verified carbon footprint in its annual report, and is working on integrating climate risks into its supervision frameworks.

ESG / Sustainability

AIMA, Simmons & Simmons Launch ESG Primer for Asia Fund Managers

By Editors | 30/10/2020

The primer contains key concepts and taxonomy, recent regulatory developments impacting Asia fund managers, and a checklist for developing an ESG strategy and roadmap.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020

The proposed requirements for fund managers cover four key elements: governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.