ESG Data

ESG Data

SFC Sets Expectations on Due Diligence on ESG Service Providers

By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2024

Asset managers should “reasonably understand the ESG products provided by the third-party ESG service providers”.

ESG Data

UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2024

The regime will apply to UK-produced ESG ratings and overseas ratings made available to UK users through business relationships.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Launches Updated Competency Framework for Sustainability Practitioners

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/11/2024

This updated framework strengthens ESG skills by incorporating new competencies aligned with the latest reporting standards, including TNFD and IFRS S1 and S2.

Reporting & Disclosures

IAASB Releases Final Sustainability Assurance Standard, ISSA 5000

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2024

IOSCO declared its support for ISSA 5000. IAASB Chair Tom Seidenstein called on policymakers and practitioners to start adopting the standard.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Urges Banks to Adopt and Support GreenTech

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2024

Carmen Chu said the HKMA will soon publish an adoption practice guide outlining how Greentech can help FIs achieve their sustainability targets.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore: Gprnt Launches New Sustainability Reporting Tools

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2024

A new Disclosure tool will simplify sustainability reporting for businesses while a new Marketplace will enable them to connect to an ecosystem of sustainability solutions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Awarded ESG Industry Collaboration of the Year for CSI Platform

By Editors | 04/11/2024

Bursa Malaysia won the ESG Industry Collaboration of the Year award at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024, celebrated in person on 4 November 2024.

Climate Risk

LSEG Highly Commended for TPI Management Quality Scores at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 04/11/2024

LSEG was Highly Commended in the Best Climate Risk Management Solution category at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence.

Climate Risk

LSEG Sustainability Intelligence Solution Recognised at 2024 Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 04/11/2024

LSEG’s Sustainability Intelligence solution was Highly Commended in the Best Climate Risk Management Solution category at the 7th Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024.