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Climate Risk
Reporting on regulatory responses, risk management practices, and financial impacts of climate-related risks, including physical and transitional risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Timeline for Mandatory ESG Disclosures Still Uncertain
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2025
FSC vice chairman suggests that mandatory ESG disclosures will be relaxed and postponed in Korea, like the EU is proposing.
Sustainable Finance
Vietnam to Launch Pilot Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in June
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025
The scheme aims to support the country’s 2050 net-zero target, with flexible offset rules, phased implementation, and a dedicated carbon exchange.
Climate Risk
EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025
The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.
Climate Risk
UNEP FI Publishes Version 3 Guidance for Banks on Climate Target Setting
By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2025
Version 3 contains new sections covering stakeholder engagement and the role of carbon credits in helping banks achieve their climate targets.
Climate Risk
China Publishes 2025 Plans for Carbon Emissions Trading Market
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025
China released detailed plans for managing the market and expanding it to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries this year.
Climate Risk
IAIS Updates Guidance on Integrating Climate Risk in Supervision
By Thisanka Siripala | 18/04/2025
The updated Application Paper provides guidance to global insurance regulators on integrating climate-related risks into supervisory practices.
Climate Risk
Net Zero Banking Alliance Softens Mandate for Members
By ESG Investor | 16/04/2025
A strategic review of NZBA’s framework has introduced more pragmatism, allowing banks more agency to achieve their individual climate targets.
Sustainable Finance
India’s IFSCA Unveils Draft Transition Bonds Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025
The framework is expected to fill the regulatory and financing gaps in the ESG debt market while aligning with global sustainability goals.
Climate Risk
BNM Leads ASEAN Push to Green Supply Chains
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/04/2025
Drawing from Malaysia’s GVC programme, the UNDP, BNM and ADB published a playbook to help ASEAN SMEs decarbonise.
Emerging Prudential Risks
India’s Financial Regulators Need Greater Independence: Report
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025
Report by the IMF and World Bank raises concerns over the MOF’s ability to overturn regulatory decisions, including those by RBI.
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