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Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.
Sustainable Finance
Australian Banks Face Backlash for Refusal to Finance Coal, Mining
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/05/2021
Small business ombudsman Bruce Billson is seeking powers to compel banks to “show cause” for decisions to refuse services to companies.
Climate Risk
New Zealand Launches First Carbon Efficient Indices
By Editors | 05/05/2021
All S&P/NZX 50 companies are covered in the new indices. Constituent weights will be adjusted based on carbon intensity and emissions performance.
Climate Risk
BNM Finalises ‘Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy’
By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021
The document introduces a progressive system of transition categories to acknowledge concrete efforts and commitments by businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Chair Outlines Initiatives to Financial Sector Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021
APRA is piloting a risk culture survey, independent cyber security reviews, and a new data collection exercise on technology and cyber risks.
Sustainable Finance
ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund
By Editors | 01/05/2021
The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.
Sustainable Finance
HK Green Banks Alliance Hosts First Roundtable
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021
HKMA Chief Eddie Yue urged banks to transform into ‘green banks’. HSBC and BOCHK announced plans to expand their green finance business.
Climate Risk
RBI Joins Network for Greening the Financial System
By Editors | 29/04/2021
The RBI expects to benefit from the membership of NGFS by learning from and contributing to global efforts on green finance.
Climate Risk
Japan FSA to Issue Climate Risk Guidelines for Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/04/2021
Financial institutions will be expected to incentivise borrowers to decarbonise through loan terms and preferential interest rates.
Reporting & Disclosures
IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers
By Editors | 27/04/2021
The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.
Climate Risk
Australia: Super Fund Body Launches New Climate Change Policy
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/04/2021
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is seeking the integration of climate change risk in super fund investment strategies.
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