ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand FMA Reviews First Climate Statements under CRD Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2024

The FMA is “encouraged” by the first climate statements filed by climate reporting entities and acknowledges the challenges they face.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Pledges Investments under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The Australian government’s first investment will support clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

Tokyo Government to Pilot Green Hydrogen Auction-Based Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

TOCOM will assist in the design and execution of a pilot project to support the creation of a hydrogen exchange in Tokyo.

ESG / Sustainability

US States Sue Major Asset Managers for Alleged Antitrust Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

The lawsuit alleged that BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street drove up electricity prices by pressuring coal companies to cut their carbon emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

ESG / Sustainability

Deadline Looms for Hong Kong-Listed Firms to Get Women on Board

By Mark Johnston | 02/12/2024

With an end-December deadline looming, 250 Hong Kong-listed companies are under pressure to appoint at least one woman to their boards.

ESG / Sustainability

Five Firms Adopt HK’s Code for ESG Ratings & Data Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2024

Bloomberg, CDP, MioTech, Moody’s, and MSCI ESG Research LLC have signed up to adopt the new code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers.