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Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative
By Editors | 09/06/2022
A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.
Climate Risk
EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle
By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022
Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.
Climate Risk
Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.
Sustainable Finance
Temasek Launches New Climate Impact Investment Platform
By Editors | 08/06/2022
Temasek has committed an initial SGD 5 billion which will be invested in technology- and nature-based solutions as well as carbon ecosystem enablers.
Sustainable Finance
GFANZ Launches APAC Network to Accelerate Move to Net Zero
By Editors | 08/06/2022
GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.
Climate Risk
Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy
By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022
The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.
Cryptocurrency
US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022
The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.
Sustainable Finance
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
By Editors | 08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
Climate Risk
CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities
By Editors | 07/06/2022
The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.
Climate Risk
China to Drive Decarbonisation Through Tax and Fiscal Policy
By Editors | 02/06/2022
National low-carbon transition funds will be established and existing government investment funds will help to facilitate decarbonisation.
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