ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

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    ESG / Sustainability

    US Treasury Principles Aim to Make Net Zero “the Norm”

    By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

    Principles announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen put emphasis on Scope 3 reporting from financial institutions and measurable targets.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS to Issue New Consultations on Climate, Crypto Disclosures

    By Editors | 06/10/2023

    Consultation on bank disclosures of crypto exposures coming “soon”. Consultation on Pillar 3 disclosures for climate-related financial risks coming in November.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues Handbook for Voluntary Carbon Market

    By Editors | 06/10/2023

    The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, and provides information on how the Bursa Carbon Exchange works.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    HKGFA Offers Suggestions on Next Phase of Taxonomy Development

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

    New report launched at HKGFA’s 6th Annual Forum proposes 21 additional green activities for the next phase of taxonomy development in Hong Kong.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippine SEC Consults on Revised Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

    By Editors | 04/10/2023

    Listed companies will be required to submit sustainability reports in two formats. Consultation is open until 16 October.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    New Asset Owner Working Group “Critical” for Climate Action – AIGCC

    By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

    The new AIGCC working group will help Asia’s asset owners to learn from their peers in the region, connect with experts, and share best practice.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    NZ FMA Issues Record Keeping Guidance for Climate Disclosures Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

    The guidance sets out principles for firms to ensure their records evidence that climate statements comply with the CRD requirements.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Implementation of Green Taxonomy an “Evolving” Process: HKMA

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/10/2023

    The SFC is also advocating for Hong Kong to be broadly aligned with ISSB standards, starting with sustainable reporting by listed companies.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan PM Signals Support for Sustainable, Impact Investing

    By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a plan would be finalised by year-end to channel a greater share of savings into sustainable investment vehicles.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ESG Dominates FIs’ Regulatory Landscape – KPMG UK

    By ESG Investor | 28/09/2023

    A noteworthy finding in the report is the growing divergence in regulatory approaches between the UK and EU.

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