ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Forms Subcommittee to Address ESG Data Issues

    By Editors | 07/02/2022

    The subcommittee was formed to formalise discussions with ESG rating and data providers on addressing issues relating to data quality and reliability.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PRI Calls for ISSB Prototype to go Further on Materiality

    By ESG Investor | 07/02/2022

    The PRI also recommends improvements with regard to interoperability, presentation of disclosure requirements and implementation.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CDSB Consolidates into IFRS Foundation to Support ISSB

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    The consolidation includes the transfer of CDSB staff and core intellectual property and technical assets to support the work of the ISSB.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New IIGCC Net Zero Guidance for Private Equity Investors

    By ESG Investor | 04/02/2022

    The guidance outlines recommended scope, metrics and targets, and implementation actions investors can use when aligning PE assets with net zero ambitions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Climate Standard Won’t Ignore Impact – IOSCO

    By ESG Investor | 03/02/2022

    Interoperability between reporting standards and across jurisdictions is key to establishing a global baseline, says IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Considers Removing Quarterly Reporting Requirements

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    A summary report setting out key considerations for the removal of quarterly reporting is expected to be released in the coming months.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Commences Initiative to Modernise Prudential Architecture

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    APRA says there will be a need for innovation in regulation and new rules, including to address how crypto-assets are treated for prudential purposes.

    AML / KYC

    Preparatory Work to Implement Basel III is Progressing: HKMA

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    The HKMA will submit legislative amendments in early 2023 to implement the Basel III final reforms, which will take effect from 1 July 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS to Issue New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for ESG Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2022

    Greenwashing poses a “real and present danger” to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.

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