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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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