Climate Risk

    Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    NGFS Forms New Task Force to Address Nature-related Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2022

    The extent and severity of the physical and transition risks linked to biodiversity loss will be more difficult for the financial industry to assess than for climate change.

    Sustainable Finance

    Climate Impact X, Carbonplace Partner on Carbon Credit Trading

    By Editors | 28/03/2022

    The pilot will establish a framework for executing carbon credit transactions via Climate Impact X’s marketplace, with Carbonplace performing all settlements.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation, GRI to Align Sustainability Reporting Work

    By Editors | 24/03/2022

    The ISSB under the IFRS Foundation will publish proposed Climate and General Sustainability-related Disclosure requirements next week.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKEX, CEEX to Cooperate on GBA Carbon Market Initiatives

    By Editors | 24/03/2022

    HKEX and Guangzhou-based China Emissions Exchange will jointly explore the development of a voluntary carbon emission reduction programme in the GBA.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia to Enhance Sustainability Reporting Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2022

    Listed issuers will be required to disclose prescribed “common sustainability matters” and indicators and provide TCFD-aligned climate change related disclosures.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hainan to Launch Carbon Market in H2 This Year

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022

    The establishment of the Hainan International Carbon Emissions Trading Exchange was approved by provincial officials last month.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US Climate Reporting Framework “Strikes a Good Balance”

    By ESG Investor | 23/03/2022

    The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.

    Sustainable Finance

    HKEX Lists Hong Kong’s First Carbon Futures ETF

    By Editors | 23/03/2022

    The ETF, managed by CICC’s Hong Kong asset management unit, tracks the performance of a long-only basket of European Union Allowance futures contracts.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022

    The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    Malaysian Banks Exposed to Nature-related Financial Risks

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/03/2022

    A new report finds that Malaysian banks are vulnerable to a wide range of natural-related risks through their loan books.

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