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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.
Sustainable Finance
Japan PM Signals Support for Sustainable, Impact Investing
By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a plan would be finalised by year-end to channel a greater share of savings into sustainable investment vehicles.
Climate Risk
Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition
By Editors | 28/09/2023
Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established.
Sustainable Finance
MAS Proposes Approach to Financing Early Retirement of Coal Plants
By Editors | 27/09/2023
A new paper by MAS and McKinsey proposes the generation and sale of “transition credits” to reduce the economic gap from retiring a coal plant early.
Emerging Prudential Risks
US, China Launch Economic and Financial Working Groups
By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2023
The working groups will address some contentious issues, as well as areas of potential cooperation, such as climate change, global health, and financial stability.
Sustainable Finance
Japan to Launch First Exchange-based Carbon Market Next Month
By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2023
The new carbon credit market will allow trading in J-Credits, which are certified by the government and have already been circulating in Japan since 2013.
ESG Data
CDP, NZDPU Collaborate to Improve Access to Climate Data
By ESG Investor | 21/09/2023
The NZDPU proof of concept, supported by CDP, will provide an initial set of companies’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets.
Climate Risk
HKMA Announces Launch of Green Fintech Competition
By Editors | 21/09/2023
Interested firms will need to submit a market-ready solution for at least one of four themes by 20 October 2023.
Reporting & Disclosures
Exploring Sustainable Finance Dynamics Across APAC and Beyond
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/09/2023
Regulation Asia spoke to sustainability experts to uncover crucial global insights about the ESG reporting and sustainable finance landscape.
Sustainable Finance
GFANZ Seeks “Rigour” on Transition Finance Strategies
By ESG Investor | 19/09/2023
New GFANZ consultation seeks feedback on a principles-based approach to the four key net zero financing strategies identified last year.
Sustainable Finance
US Treasury Publishes Net Zero Guidance for Financial Institutions
By Editors | 19/09/2023
Adherence will help promote consistency and credibility in how financial institutions implement their net-zero commitments, Treasury said.
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