Climate Risk

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

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    Sustainable Finance

    US States Sue Major Asset Managers for Alleged Antitrust Violations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    The lawsuit alleged that BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street drove up electricity prices by pressuring coal companies to cut their carbon emissions.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

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    Climate Risk

    Australian Investors Demand Greater Adaptation Action

    By ESG Investor | 28/11/2024

    New nature legislation and updated Modern Slavery Act are also key priorities ahead of 2025 federal elections.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Financial Industry Signs Declaration to Support Net-Zero Goal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

    The declaration has set five goals which include implementing carbon reduction actions, expanding green finance, and promoting green fintech.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    BCBS Postpones Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for Banks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 21/11/2024

    The BCBS has been unable to finalise the Pillar 3 disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks because the US refuses to endorse it.

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    Sustainable Finance

    UK Proposes Principles for High-integrity Carbon, Nature Markets

    By ESG Investor | 21/11/2024

    The principles aim to guide responsible participation in voluntary markets for buying and selling carbon and nature credits.

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    Climate Risk

    NGFS Publishes First Report Focusing on Adaptation Finance

    By Thisanka Siripala | 15/11/2024

    The NGFS concurrently released a Synthesis Report on the Greening of the Financial System, seeking to provide a holistic and up-to-date view on the state of climate finance.

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    Sustainable Finance

    MAS Releases Interim Report from Transition Credits Coalition

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2024

    The report describes the issues involved in developing and applying transition credits, and sets out a framework to scale these credits for coal phaseouts.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Publishes Report on Transition Plans Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 15/11/2024

    The report explores how transition plan disclosures can support investor protection and market integrity, and identifies actions for securities regulators.

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    Sustainable Finance

    COP29 Countries Approve Global Carbon Market Framework

    By Mark Johnston | 15/11/2024

    Countries at COP29 have endorsed a global carbon market framework which forms the basis for operationalising Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.

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