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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    Climate Risk

    Systemic, Firm, and Human Capital Implications of Climate Transition

    By Siva Ramachandran | 04/07/2023

    Siva Ramachandran and Phoebe Chan discuss the key implications of the global transition journey at the systemic, firm, and human capital levels.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    HKEX’s Climate-related Financial Disclosures: Where to Start?

    By Alan Au | 03/07/2023

    Alan Au, Helena Wong, and Ariana Szeto offer guidance on preparing for HKEX’s new climate-related disclosure requirements.

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    Cybersecurity

    CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud

    By Editors | 02/07/2023

    The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Expands Foreign Relations Toolbox with New Law

    By Editors | 30/06/2023

    The new law authorises China’s government to apply “countermeasures” against threats to national and economic security.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    VCMI Introduces Carbon Offset Rules

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2023

    Companies must choose carbon credits that meet strict quality thresholds aligned with the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets Core Carbon Principles to make climate claims under the new VCMI rules.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia Issues Second Consultation on Climate Disclosures

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/06/2023

    The Australian government is looking to enforce mandatory climate-related reporting obligations for the country’s largest companies and financial institutions starting from 1 July 2024.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Forms New Committee to Advance Green Agenda

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2023

    The committee will advance Hong Kong’s green technology and finance ambitions and enhance cooperation with GBA cities.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Introduces First-ever Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/06/2023

    The independent board established by the IFRS will create a transition implementation group to support companies that apply the standards.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Global Leaders Call for Immediate Action on VCM Standards

    By Editors | 26/06/2023

    Coalescing around standards being developed by ICVCM and VCMI was deemed essential for the efficient operation of VCMs.

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    ESG Data

    Swiss Financial Institutions to Beta Test NZDPU

    By ESG Investor | 26/06/2023

    The NZDPU intends to provide an open, free, and centralised repository for net-zero climate transition data.

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