ESG / Sustainability

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Launches New Transformation Map for Financial Industry

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    MAS will promote the FX trading ecosystem, enhance fund structures, support fintechs, improve its bond infrastructure, and scale up sustainable and transition financing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    “No Consensus” on ESG Reporting Standards at Exchanges

    By ESG Investor | 14/09/2022

    The WFE said exchanges report increased demand from investors for ESG disclosures, but limited progress in providing common guidance on reporting standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    GHOS Reaffirms Expectations on Full Basel III Implementation

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    BCBS oversight body reaffirmed its expectations on Basel III and discussed BCBS work underway on climate and crypto risks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan: Five Financial Holding Companies Form Net Zero Alliance

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    The five are Yuanta Financial Holdings,  Cathay Financial Holdings, First Financial Holding, E.Sun Financial Holding and CTBC Financial Holding.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Glencore Facing Greenwashing Allegations in Australia

    By Editors | 13/09/2022

    A complaint from environmental lawyers calls on the ACCC and ASIC to investigate statements made by Glencore about its plans to reach net zero by 2050.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo to Further Enhance Corporate Governance Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2022

    SGX RegCo will consult on mandatory requirements for listed companies to disclose the dollar values of director and CEO remuneration.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Sustainability-linked Sovereign Debt Hub Launched

    By ESG Investor | 11/09/2022

    A new platform has been launched to help issuers of sovereign bonds deliver positive nature and climate outcomes.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Publishes CFA’s ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Local Use

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said the guidelines would enhance ESG disclosures, improve capital markets, and mitigate greenwashing.

    Big Picture

    ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2022

    ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.

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