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Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
HK to Accelerate Plans for Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2021
The HKMA’s Darryl Chan reportedly said mandatory climate disclosure requirements could arrive in Hong Kong as early as next year.
Credit Risk
Australian Regulators Flag Concerns Over Household Debt Risks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021
APRA has written to large banks seeking assurances that lending standards are being maintained to prevent a buildup of risk in housing loan portfolios.
Sustainable Finance
Shenzhen to Establish Fund to Manage Carbon Credit Sales Proceeds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021
The fund will manage the income generated from selling carbon credits, primarily using it to finance green projects in Shenzhen.
Nature & Biodiversity
CME Group to Launch Nature-Based Emissions Offset Futures
By Editors | 22/06/2021
The N-GEO futures contract will allow for delivery of eligible voluntary offset credits and will be listed by and subject to the rules of NYMEX.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Extends Covid-19 Support Measures Until March 2022
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2021
The BOJ also said it will introduce a new programme to support investment and loans made by FIs to address climate change issues.
Sustainable Finance
Japan Panel Offers Recommendations on Sustainable Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021
The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.
Nature & Biodiversity
NGFS Paper Sets Out Biodiversity Loss Research Agenda
By Editors | 21/06/2021
An NGFS/INSPIRE study group will seek to improve understanding of the link between biodiversity loss and financial stability.
Climate Risk
IMF Proposes Introduction of Global Carbon Price Floors
By Manesh Samtani | 21/06/2021
The IMF says limiting global warming to 1.5 to 2 degrees will require a global carbon price of around $75 per ton, compared to only $3 per ton currently.
Reporting & Disclosures
TCFD Scope 3 Review Supports Net-Zero Scrutiny
By ESG Investor | 20/06/2021
Comprehensive reporting on all corporate emissions essential for investors, regulators and policymakers working towards low-carbon economy, says GRI.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan FSC to Make Environmental Disclosures Mandatory
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2021
Listed companies will be required to make mandatory disclosures on their carbon emissions, water usage and waste management starting next year.
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