ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESG: The Un-Hyped Acronym

By Philippe Dirckx | 06/05/2019

Compliance to ESG standards and principles will permanently transform the way we conduct business, says international banking veteran Philippe Dirckx.

Big Picture

Central Banks Call for Collective Action to Mitigate Climate Risks

By Editors | 23/04/2019

The Central Banks and Supervisors ‘Network for Greening the Financial System’ has published a report providing recommendations to mitigate climate-related financial risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Guidance on Green Funds Disclosure

By Editors | 15/04/2019

The SFC has set out its disclosure expectations for fund managers claiming a green or ESG focus in their investment products, in a bid to facilitate informed decision making by investors.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Financial Sector Teams Up on Climate Initiative – Report

By Editors | 30/03/2019

Overseen by APRA, a group of industry players – including the big four banks – are looking to reshape the financial system to ensure readiness for climate risks.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC’s Alder Speaks on “Greening the Financial System’

By Editors | 27/03/2019

The financial sector will have a critical role to play in channelling investment towards sustainable projects on a global scale, said SFC chief Ashley Alder at the Bloomberg BuySide Summit.

ESG / Sustainability

FIs Should Consider Climate in Risk Management Frameworks – APRA

By Editors | 25/03/2019

Australia’s banking regulator will enhance its scrutiny on how banks, insurers and super funds are mitigating climate-related risks to their businesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Fintech Push Makes it a Compelling Market to Watch

By Philip Keller | 19/03/2019

Industry veteran Philip Keller explores the approach taken by regulators in the Philippines to encourage fintech innovation and financial sector digitalisation.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Lays Out Road Map for Green Finance Development

By Garima Chitkara | 24/09/2018

The SFC will require better environmental and climate risk disclosures by listed companies and asset managers, and will work with HKEX to promote green financial products.

ESG / Sustainability

FundForum: Nurturing Growth in Hong Kong’s Asset Management Sector – SFC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2018

The SFC’s Alexandra Yeong says Hong Kong has made great strides towards becoming a global centre for asset management.