ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Crypto / Digital Assets

Donald Trump Has Been Sworn in as US President

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2025

Executive orders were signed to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban

ESG / Sustainability

Fed Leaves NGFS, Adding to Wave of US Exits from Global Climate Coalitions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2025

NGFS said it regrets but respects the Fed’s decision. NZAM has separately suspended key activities in apparent response to BlackRock’s exit.

AML / KYC

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Publishes Toolkit for Assessing Climate-related Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

The toolkit comprises three categories of metrics to monitor climate-related vulnerabilities from a forward-looking perspective.

ESG / Sustainability

SET Launches New System for Managing Emissions Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

SET Carbon will enable listed companies and their supply chain partners to efficiently calculate and report GHG emissions

ESG / Sustainability

EBA Provides Banks with Clarity on ESG Risks

By ESG Investor | 17/01/2025

New guidelines set out requirements for European banks on the management of ESG-related risks. New consultation proposes guidelines on ESG scenario analysis.

ESG / Sustainability

TNFD to Expand Reach to China, Hong Kong Markets

By Mark Johnston | 17/01/2025

Bank of China has become the first Chinese financial institution to join the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2025

The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.