Climate Risk

Climate Risk

NGFS Urges Integration of Climate Scenario Analysis into Transition Plans

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2025

New NGFS reports highlight synergies between climate scenario analysis and transition planning, offering guidance for financial institutions and supervisors.

Climate Risk

RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Sustainable Finance

UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Most SGX-Listed Companies Not Ready for ISSB Climate Rules: Study

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

EY and CPA Australia published a report finding that most SGX-listed companies may be unprepared for ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia Completes Overhaul of Carbon Credit Transparency Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

The Clean Energy Regulator has completed a multi-stage overhaul of its carbon credit register to boost market integrity and transparency.

Emerging Prudential Risks

G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

Sustainable Finance

UK Backs Singapore’s FAST-P with £70m for Green Energy

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

Through its development finance arm, the UK will funds to mobilise capital for low-carbon projects and sustainable infrastructure.

Reporting & Disclosures

Nepal Proposes to Align Sustainability Reporting with IFRS S1, S2

By Editors | 18/07/2025

Nepal's Accounting Standards Board is seeking feedback on new rules to meet national climate goals and growing investor demand for transparent sustainability data.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.