Climate Risk

Reporting & Disclosures

Climate Disclosures to be Mandatory for Taiwan FIs in 2024

By Editors | 30/11/2022

FIs will have to disclose climate-related information in annual reports and public offering documents for securities issuance.

Reporting & Disclosures

TCFD Disclosures Not Delivering Decision-Useful Information

By ESG Investor | 30/11/2022

While the number of companies producing climate-related disclosures is increasing, less than half are including decision-useful information, says Manifest Climate.

Sustainable Finance

COP27: What Lies Ahead for the Future of Climate Finance?

By Michael Sheren | 29/11/2022

MVGX President Michael Sheren discusses key takeaways from COP27 and the importance of regulation and high-integrity standards for carbon markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKEX Publishes Latest Findings from Review of ESG Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2022

HKEX said it is currently reviewing its ESG framework with a focus on enhancing climate disclosures amongst issuers.

Climate Risk

ClientEarth, AIGCC Offer Asia Guidance on Climate Resolutions

By ESG Investor | 28/11/2022

Different tactics are required across the region for institutional investors looking to hold corporates to account on net zero strategies.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Carbon Marketplace ‘Well Received’ by Market

By Editors | 24/11/2022

In the four weeks since its launch, Core Climate has recorded more than 40 trades, representing around 400,000 tonnes of carbon credits.

Reporting & Disclosures

Mandatory Climate Disclosures for Swiss Firms From 2024

By ESG Investor | 24/11/2022

Switzerland’s Federated Council has opted to adopt an ordinance on mandatory climate disclosures for large Swiss companies.

Structural Regulation

ISDA Recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Regulatory Reforms

By Editors | 22/11/2022

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), was awarded outstanding contribution to regulatory reforms at Regulation Asia’s 5th annual awards ceremony.

Liquidity Risk

APRA Issues Draft Guidance on Super Fund Investment Governance

By Editors | 19/11/2022

The guidance covers the new SPS 530 requirements on liquidity management, stress testing and valuations, as well as APRA’s expectations on ESG risk management.