Climate Risk

Sustainable Finance

HKGFA Launches Online Transition Planning Repository

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2025

The repository provides resources to help finance professionals and companies make greater progress towards their transition priorities.

Sustainable Finance

Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.

Climate Risk

HKEX Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal Across Operations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2025

HKEX says it achieved carbon neutrality across its operations at the end of 2024, setting an “important example” for the broader listed issuer community.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

Reporting & Disclosures

China Issues Guidelines on Institutionalising Emissions Disclosures

By Mark Johnston | 06/03/2025

By 2027, authorities seek to have established basic policies and technical standards for voluntary GHG emissions disclosures by enterprises.

Climate Risk

HKMA Releases Results of 2023-24 Climate Risk Stress Test

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2025

The Hong Kong banking sector demonstrates “strong resilience” against severe climate-related shocks under various scenarios, HKMA said.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues Green Finance Implementation Plan for Banking, Insurance

By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025

The green finance implementation plan is part of a broader strategy for China to achieve its peak carbon and carbon neutrality goals.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.