Climate Risk

Climate Risk

BOJ to Pursue ‘Learning-by-doing’ Approach to Climate Risk

By Editors | 29/07/2021

The BOJ will offer zero-interest funds to FIs making loans and investments to tackle climate change, study the programme’s impacts, and make adjustments when necessary.

Climate Risk

BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2021

A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.

Climate Risk

IIF Publishes Guidance for Scenario-based Climate Risk Measurement

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

The IIF has developed a set of reference approaches to be used by supervisors and banks as blueprints when designing their SCRM approaches.

Climate Risk

Singapore Reviewing Carbon Price Trajectory, says MAS Chief

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021

The government is reviewing its targets for the price of carbon to ensure it helps Singapore meet its climate commitments.

Climate Risk

HKMA Issues Draft Guideline for Banks on Climate Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2021

The guideline includes expectations on governance, strategy, risk management and disclosure. The HKMA plans to allow a 12-month period for implementation.

Nature & Biodiversity

WWF Calls for Supervisory Action to Address Biodiversity Loss

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

Capital requirements should be enhanced when institutions are exposed to sectors detrimental to the environment, says a new WWF report.

Sustainable Finance

China Commences Trading on Newly Launched Carbon Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021

Trading commenced on the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange on Friday, covering emissions from over 2000 power companies.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Climate Stress Tests Will Inform Supervisory Discussions

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

Climate stress test exercises will likely become the basis of supervisory discussions regarding bank business models, internal governance and risk management.

Climate Risk

SGX Pledges to Reduce Emissions, Support Steel Decarbonisation

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/07/2021

As part of efforts to help the commodities ecosystem progress to a more sustainable future, SGX plans to introduce greener contracts in scrap and battery metals next year.