Sustainability & ESG

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    Climate Risk

    ECB Set to Impose First Fines Over Climate Risk – Report

    By Editors | 31/05/2024

    As many as four banks are said to be already accruing daily fines, though mitigating factors could be taken into account.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    CHKLC to Launch ESG Exam Tailored to HKEX Requirements

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/05/2024

    The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies will certify competency to meet HKEX’s requirements on ESG.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia Unveils Initiatives to Further Boost Islamic Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/05/2024

    The SC will launch a social exchange by year-end and introduce P2P financing and equity crowdfunding for waqf developments.

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    Climate Risk

    HKMA Launches Beta Platform for Physical Risk Assessments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2024

    The cloud-based platform enables banks to assess the physical risks of climate change on residential and commercial buildings.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Establishes New Investment Fund for Chip Sector

    By Editors | 29/05/2024

    This is the third phase of the fund, which for the first time includes investments from the major state-owned banks.

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    Sustainable Finance

    US Unveils Plans to Develop Voluntary Carbon Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2024

    The Biden Administration unveiled a Joint Policy Statement and Principles as part of broader efforts to encourage the development of VCMs.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation Releases Adoption Guide for ISSB Standards

    By Editors | 29/05/2024

    The Jurisdictional Guide describes how different countries are approaching the adoption and other uses of the ISSB Standards.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Australia Consults on Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

    By ESG Investor | 29/05/2024

    The taxonomy will support Australia to play a stronger international role on sustainable finance, said Kristy Graham, CEO of the ASFI.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    China Issues Basic Framework for Sustainability Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2024

    These Basic Standards are part of a national unified sustainability disclosure standards system that is expected to be established by 2030.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation, GRI Agree to Align Common Disclosures

    By Editors | 25/05/2024

    The IFRS Foundation and Global Reporting Initiative will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together.

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