ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Why the HKMA is Taking ESG Investing Seriously

By AsianInvestor | 26/11/2019

The head of risk for the de-facto central bank’s investment portfolio explains why it is implementing ESG principles into its investing practices.

ESG / Sustainability

Vietnam Banks to Include ESG Factors in Credit Risk Analysis

By Editors | 26/11/2019

The State Bank of Vietnam has directed all Vietnamese banks to include ESG risk assessments in credit risk analysis and establish dedicated ESG analysis units by 2025.

AML / KYC

FATF to Develop Guidance on Disrupting Illegal Wildlife Trade

By Editors | 26/11/2019

Under its Chinese presidency, the FATF has made it a priority to help countries target money and criminal networks involved in the illegal wildlife trade.

Market Infrastructure

EP Association Adopts 4th Iteration of ‘Equator Principles’

By Editors | 21/11/2019

DBS becomes the newest of 101 financial institutions to adopt the ‘Equator Principles’, a globally recognised framework for determining, assessing and managing environment and social risk in project finance.

Press Release

Moody’s Analytics Wins Data Provider of the Year, Best Solution in KYC Risk Assessment

By Editors | 14/11/2019

Moody’s Analytics has won Best Solution in KYC Risk Assessment and the award for Data Provider of the Year.

Press Release

Audeamus Risk Highly Commended for Big Data, Analytics Capabilities

By Editors | 14/11/2019

Audeamus Risk has been highly commended in the hotly-contested RegTech category for Big Data & Analytics.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Consults on Mandatory Climate Risk Reporting

By Editors | 06/11/2019

The discussion document sets out a proposed mandatory regime which seeks to ensure that material risks and opportunities are routinely considered in business and investment decisions.

Securities / Derivatives

NGFS Publishes Guide to Sustainable Investing for Central Banks

By Editors | 21/10/2019

The guide identifies the five most common ‘sustainable and responsible investment’ strategies used in central bank portfolio management.

Big Picture

China, Indonesia Lead Emerging Markets in Sustainable Banking

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2019

China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.