Climate Risk

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

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Consults on Principles for Banks’ Management of Climate Risks

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    The principles offer guidance for banks on corporate governance, internal control frameworks, risk management, risk reporting, and scenario analysis, among other areas.

    Sustainable Finance

    New Zealand to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds in 2022

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2021

    New Zealand plans to issue sovereign green bonds next year to help raise finance for the country’s low carbon transition.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SRI Taxonomy a ‘Critical Building Block’ for Malaysia Capital Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2021

    Malaysia’s Securities Commission is on track to publish a draft SRI taxonomy for consultation by the end of the year.

    Sustainable Finance

    COP26 Deal to Pave Way for Carbon Markets Growth

    By ESG Investor | 15/11/2021

    Agreement on Paris rules in Glasgow expected to stimulate investment flows, while wider deal seen as key, if limited, step on path to low-carbon transition.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Directs Fund Managers to Review Arms-related Exposure

    By Darien Choong | 10/11/2021

    Fund managers are asked to review their offshore funds, including funds sold in China, and disclose exposures to weapons-related industries.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Offers Progress Update on Climate, Cryptoasset Work

    By Editors | 09/11/2021

    The BCBS will issue a consultation this month on the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks at internationally active banks.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Finance Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

    The strategy highlights efforts to enhance disclosures, develop green bond markets, and ensure FIs manage climate risk and support borrowers.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021

    Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.

    Climate Risk

    PBOC Launches Credit Tool to Support Emissions Reduction

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2021

    The PBOC will provide lenders up to 60 percent of the principal of carbon emission reduction loans at an interest rate of 1.75 percent.

    Climate Risk

    BIS Launches Climate Training Portal for Central Banks

    By Editors | 08/11/2021

    The training will initially cover climate-related risk drivers, transmission channels, measurement methodologies, bank stress testing, insurance sector supervision, and TCFD disclosures.

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