ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKEX Consults on ESG Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 24/05/2019

    HKEX is reviewing its ESG reporting framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is up to date with investor and stakeholder expectations and international best practice.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan TCFD Consortium Set for 27 May Inauguration

    By Editors | 22/05/2019

    The Consortium will serve as a platform to pursue climate-related financial disclosures and decide how the disclosed information will be used in investment decisions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong: An Ecosystem Approach to Bank Culture Reform

    By Jeffrey Kupfer | 21/05/2019

    The HKMA is addressing culture and conduct risk by learning from other markets, engaging with other regulators, and exploring new technology, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling Trust.

    Market Infrastructure

    Nasdaq Launches Global ESG Reporting Guide

    By Editors | 17/05/2019

    The new guide takes into account the TCFD recommendations, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, WFE guidance and best practices, and Nasdaq’s own pilot programme.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japanese Firms Ally in Support of Climate Risk Transparency

    By Editors | 17/05/2019

    The Japanese consortium adds nearly 100 more companies, including banks, to the growing list of firms that support the TCFD recommendations on climate risk disclosures.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Seeks Mandatory Carbon Risk Reporting by 2021

    By Editors | 10/05/2019

    A green political party in Australia has announced a new policy that will make carbon risk reporting mandatory for banks, insurers, super funds and the largest listed companies in 2021.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Climate Change a Major Financial Risk, say APRA, ASIC

    By Editors | 09/05/2019

    “Ultimately there will only be one form of finance, and that will be green finance,” said APRA head of insurance Geoff Summerhayes at the ACSI annual conference.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA Launches Green and Sustainable Banking Initiative

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019

    The measures include the development of a common framework and methodology for banks to assess how ‘green’ they are, and requirements to meet supervisory targets in this regard.

    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.

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