ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore and Laos PDR Sign MOU on Carbon Credits Collaboration

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2024

The two countries will work towards a legally binding Implementation Agreement for the international transfer of correspondingly adjusted carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

ACCC Consults on Guidance for Sustainability Collaborations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2024

The guide is intended to assist businesses considering working together to achieve positive environmental outcomes without breaching Australian competition law.

ESG / Sustainability

China Releases New Draft Rules for National Carbon Market

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The new rules change the way emissions targets are set and aim to reduce the oversupply of allowances in the market.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Publishes New Reports on Nature-related Risks

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The first report offers a conceptual framework for nature-related financial risks. The second focuses on nature-related litigation.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Releases Annual Sustainability Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/07/2024

Financial institutions can find significant opportunities by channeling capital into green and transition technologies, said MAS Chairman, Gan Kim Yong.

Securities / Derivatives

ESMA Publishes Trade Transparency Standards for MiCA

By Editors | 05/07/2024

ESMA report includes standards for how crypto trading platforms should publish data required for pre-and post-trade transparency.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Finalises Disclosure Framework for Bank Crypto Exposures

By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2024

The BCBS also approved revisions to the cryptoasset standard and IRRBB standard, and agreed to consult on principles for managing third-party risk.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Approves Launch of First Blue Bonds

By Editors | 04/07/2024

The approval was granted to Maynilad Water Services, which plans to raise capital for projects that promote sustainable water management.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Launches Green FinTech Support Scheme

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2024

The scheme aims to provide early-stage funding for green fintechs and ultimately improve sustainability reporting in Hong Kong.