ESG Data

ESG Data

An Unregulated ESG Rating System Reveals its Flaws

By Hazel Ilango | 04/05/2023

ESG ratings are instrumental in facilitating investment decisions, but can disrupt the stability of financial markets if unregulated, says IEEFA’s Hazel Ilango.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea’s ESG Disclosure Rules Will be Consistent with Global Standards

By Editors | 02/05/2023

The FSC will seek to ensure consistency with global standards and major markets to reduce the burden for domestic firms.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Speeds up Consultation on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 25/04/2023

The consultation was originally scheduled to commence in October, but will now open in late July or early August this year.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2023

Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, China Deepen Collaboration on Green Finance

By Editors | 24/04/2023

MAS-PBOC green finance taskforce will work on taxonomy interoperability, the sustainability bond market, and digital green bonds.

Sustainable Finance

MAS Launches Finance for Net Zero Action Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

The action plan includes a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB to Assess Priorities, Applicability of SASB Standards

By ESG Investor | 20/04/2023

Four potential projects have been identified – biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services; human capital; human rights; and integration in reporting.

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong Overtakes France in Morningstar’s ‘Sustainability Atlas’

By ESG Investor | 13/04/2023

Hong Kong overtook France for 3rd place and Taiwan jumped from 11th place to 5th place in Morningstar’s 2023 Sustainability Atlas.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia, PETRONAS Partner to Drive ESG Adoption

By Editors | 13/04/2023

PETRONAS, the largest corporate entity in Malaysia, will participate as an early adopter of Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence Platform.