ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance for Islamic Capital Market

By Mark Johnston | 30/10/2023

Malaysia’s SC says the principle-based document aims to enhance the authenticity and impact of Islamic capital market products and services.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Rules for Relaunch of Voluntary Carbon Market

By Editors | 29/10/2023

The relaunch of the CCER scheme will provide a voluntary mechanism for participants in the national carbon market to offset emissions.

ESG / Sustainability

Global CEOs Calls for More Government Action on Climate

By Editors | 28/10/2023

The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for streamlined regulatory processes and globally harmonised climate disclosure and measuring standards.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIFMA Issues Recommendations on Carbon Market Development

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2023

A new paper from ASIFMA and King & Wood Mallesons offers recommendations on establishing, regulating and scaling up carbon markets.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong’s Chief Unveils Series of Measures to Boost City

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2023

Stamp duties on property purchases and securities transactions were reduced. A new fund distribution platform will be developed.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC Translates TCFD Recommendations for Local Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2023

The move is intended to help listed companies, investment analysts and asset managers better understand climate-related financial disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK, FSRA-ADGM Sign MoU to Boost Carbon Market Development

By Mark Johnston | 26/10/2023

OJK and the Abu Dhabi regulator will cooperate on carbon market regulation, supervision, innovation, education, and research.

Capital / Liquidity

US Finalises Climate Risk Framework for Large Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 25/10/2023

The framework comprises a set of principles that are substantively similar to those proposed in December 2022.

ESG / Sustainability

Financial Viability Biggest Challenge in Coal Phase-Out: SIEW Panel

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/10/2023

Collaboration and transition credits could be key in addressing the financial viability of coal phase-out, said panellists at the Singapore International Energy Week Summit.