ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Adopts Revised Corporate Governance Code

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/08/2018

    New code is based on recommendations by the Corporate Governance Council and focuses on strengthening board independence and diversity; SGX has incorporated the new code in its listing rules.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Fund Managers Highlight Political Risk: IMAS Survey

    By Garima Chitkara | 27/01/2018

    Majority of respondents expect to follow multi-asset strategy in response to political pressures; managers also concerned about fintech disruption and compliance costs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP, World Bank Unit Ink Agreement on Bank ESG

    By Samuel Riding | 31/05/2017

    Banking regulator, International Finance Corporation to develop new governance and risk management assessment tools.

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