ESG / Sustainability

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.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Panel Offers Recommendations on Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021

The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.

Big Picture

NGFS Paper Sets Out Biodiversity Loss Research Agenda

By Editors | 21/06/2021

An NGFS/INSPIRE study group will seek to improve understanding of the link between biodiversity loss and financial stability.