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Sustainability & ESG
Emerging Prudential Risks
NBFI Vulnerabilities Remain Largely Unaddressed, Warns FSB
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2024
The global financial system remains susceptible to further shocks, the FSB says, calling for faster implementation of reforms to address NBFI vulnerabilities.
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand FMA Issues Draft Disclosure Guidance for CREs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2024
The guidance describes how climate reporting entities should refer to climate statements in documents such as PDS and annual reports.
Reporting & Disclosures
Thai Stock Exchange to Update ESG Ratings Methodology
By Editors | 21/07/2024
The updated methodology will place “greater emphasis on publicly available information, reinforcing transparency and credibility in the assessment”.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports
By Editors | 20/07/2024
The FSA will soon hold a market consultation on measures to encourage companies to issue annual reports early, as recommended by the ICGN.
ESG Data
SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City
By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024
SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.
Nature & Biodiversity
Central Banks, Regulators Told to Tackle Deforestation
By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024
The World Wide Fund for Nature calls on central banks and regulators to take steps to limit capital flow to deforestation activities.
Cybersecurity
MAS Sets Out Priorities to Build Financial Sector Capabilities
By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2024
MAS will focus on developing resilient digital financial services, fair dealing, and new capabilities in sustainability, AI and quantum technology.
Climate Risk
NGFS Calls for High-quality Climate Data
By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024
NGFS’s new information note is intended as an additional resource for central banks looking to bridge climate-related data gaps.
Nature & Biodiversity
FSB Publishes Stocktake on Nature-related Financial Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2024
Work by authorities indicates that FIs face large exposures to nature-related physical risk via their investments and financing activities.
Sustainable Finance
UNEP FI Provides Circular Economy Guidance for Banks
By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024
Banks are encouraged to embed circularity into internal policies and processes, and engage with clients on transitioning to circular business models.
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