Climate Risk

Operational Risk

APRA Finalises Guidance on Super Fund Investment Governance

By Editors | 23/07/2023

The guidance covers liquidity management, stress testing, valuation practices, and ESG expectations.

Capital Adequacy

European Parliament Advances ESG Update to Solvency II

By ESG Investor | 21/07/2023

The position to update Solvency II includes provisions for transition planning aligned to CSRD and explicit integration of ESG risks into insurers’ risk management processes.

Climate Risk

CFTC Meets to Discuss Integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Editors | 19/07/2023

The CFTC held its second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening to identify steps to ensure integrity and resilience of voluntary carbon markets.

Sustainable Finance

India’s Pension Regulator Approves Investment in Sovereign Green Bonds

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/07/2023

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority said pension funds will be allowed to invest in sovereign green bonds.

Climate Risk

NZ FMA Issues Guidance on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2023

The information sheet offers guidance on the disclosures firms have to make about the methods and assumptions underlying their scenario analysis and how the process has been conducted.

Reporting & Disclosures

GRI May Merge with ISSB, Says CEO

By ESG Investor | 18/07/2023

Jurisdictions urged to avoid misalignment when integrating ISSB standards to avoid investor confusion and aid decision-making.

Climate Risk

IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets

By Editors | 18/07/2023

IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

BSP Calls on Banks to Disclose ESG Impact of Assets

By Editors | 14/07/2023

The BSP is collaborating with scientists to develop a metric that will be used to score banks on their efforts to fight climate change.

Cryptocurrency

FSB Delivers Key Updates on Crypto, Climate to G20

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2023

The FSB said attention must now turn to implementation of its new crypto regulatory standards; Updated roadmap on climate risks is published.