Climate Risk

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

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan to Phase in ISSB-Aligned Disclosure and Assurance from 2027

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

    Regulators will require the largest firms to adopt the standards first, introducing a "safe harbour" provision to account for uncertain and forward-looking data.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    New FSB Chair Targets Non-Bank Finance, Stablecoins in First Priorities

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    Andrew Bailey calls for renewed global cooperation to tackle risks from private finance and digital assets amid rising geopolitical fragmentation.

    Climate Risk

    FSB Halts New Climate Rules Amid US Pressure and Deep Divisions

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2025

    The FSB has shelved new climate policy work, citing member divisions after a US pushback against a more aggressive agenda.

    Sustainable Finance

    Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

    By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

    The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

    Climate Risk

    HSBC Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Following US Lenders

    By Editors | 14/07/2025

    HSBC has become the first major UK bank to depart the UN-convened climate group, citing the maturity of its own transition planning amid investor scrutiny.

    Sustainable Finance

    China's Green Finance Drive Spurs Loan and Bond Market Growth, IIF Says

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    New IIF report highlights how central bank incentives and evolving regulation are fuelling a surge in China's green finance markets.

    Climate Risk

    HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.

    Sustainable Finance

    MAS Sustainability Report Offers Update on Path to Net-Zero

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The report sets out MAS’ latest steps to align financial resilience with long-term climate and environmental goals.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BIS Paper Proposes Model to Price Physical Climate Risk in Bank Capital

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    New paper offers a way to integrate physical climate events into standard credit models, potentially raising capital requirements significantly.

    Climate Risk

    Japan Considers Barring International Carbon Credits from Domestic ETS

    By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

    Japan plans to limit offsets to domestic schemes and cap their use at 10% of emissions as it finalises the design for its mandatory carbon market

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