ESG / Sustainability

    Big Picture

    IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition

    By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021

    “Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX to Consult on Sustainability Reporting Enhancements “Soon”

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/08/2021

    The consultation will seek views on incorporating the TCFD recommendations, specific metrics to improve data comparability, assurance requirements, and board diversity disclosures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures

    By Editors | 10/08/2021

    The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand’s Proposed SME Board Falls Short of Market Needs

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 09/08/2021

    The SEC’s proposed SME board is unlikely to facilitate access to capital for startups that are most in need of funding, says Pongnut Thanaboonchai.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal on Board Diversity

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021

    The new rules will require listed companies to meet race and gender targets, or explain in writing why they have failed to do so.

    Market Infrastructure

    Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC

    By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021

    Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption

    By Editors | 05/08/2021

    12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    PBOC Sets Out Action Plan for Second Half of 2021

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Sets Organisational Targets to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    JPX is researching the possibility of generating renewable energy through its own energy generation facilities.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PBOC to Guide Long Term Funds Towards ESG Investments

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The PBOC will guide pension funds, insurance, social security and asset managers towards investing in ESG products, officials said at a recent forum.

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