Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

Australia Publishes First National Climate Risk Assessment

By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2024

The priority risks identified are now undergoing a second, more detailed technical assessment, scheduled for completion by end 2024.

Reporting & Disclosures

SC Malaysia Seeks Feedback On Governance Code For MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2024

The proposed code aims to assist MSMEs in fostering long-term sustainability, attracting investment, and effectively navigating the business landscape.

Reporting & Disclosures

Vietnam Launches New Disclosure System at Hanoi Exchange

By Editors | 11/03/2024

The system has been initially implemented on the HNX. Once fully implemented, the same system will be established at HoSE.

Sustainable Finance

DBS Updates Policy to Phase-out Thermal Coal Exposures

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2024

The new policy is seen to be more in line with Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy, which seeks to promote the early phase-out coal plants.

Structural Regulation

Australia Mulls Ways to Improve Super Fund Performance Test

By Editors | 11/03/2024

There is evidence that the current performance test is discouraging investment in some sectors like energy transition and affordable housing.

Climate Risk

OJK Indonesia Launches Climate Risk Guidance for Banks

By Editors | 10/03/2024

The guidance comprises six books that aim to standardise climate risk management frameworks at banks and establish uniform scenarios and methodologies.

Sustainable Finance

Bank of Ayudhya Launches “Sustainable Deposit” Accounts

By Editors | 09/03/2024

Bank of Ayudhya is the first in Thailand to launch a term-deposit product that supports social and sustainable projects.

Sustainable Finance

Korea to Launch Carbon-linked ETNs for Retail Investors

By Editors | 08/03/2024

Korea’s Ministry of Environment, KRX and local securities firms are working to launch ETNs linked to carbon allowances by August this year.

ESG Data

UK to Start Regulating ESG Ratings Later This Year

By ESG Investor | 08/03/2024

Budget statement confirms that the UK will regulate ESG ratings, with full consultation and legislative steps due to be announced later this year.