Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Standard-setters Outline ISSB Agenda Concerns

By ESG Investor | 16/10/2023

Letter expresses concerns regarding connectivity with accounting standards, the strategic roadmap, and implementation priority.

Emerging Prudential Risks

EBA Proposes to Integrate E&S Risks in Pillar 1 Framework

By Editors | 16/10/2023

The EBA proposes to include environmental and social risks in the frameworks for credit, market and operational risks.

Nature & Biodiversity

New Guidance on Nature Risks in Sovereign Debt Portfolios

By ESG Investor | 13/10/2023

The new guidance from NatureFinance is aligned with the final TNFD recommendations and is specifically relevant to sovereign debt investors.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia, Westports, OCBC to Collaborate on ESG

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2023

Westports Holdings and OCBC Bank will become the latest early adopters of Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence Platform.

Sustainable Finance

Japan Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market

By Editors | 12/10/2023

On the first day of trading, the TSE said 3,689 tons of emissions were traded, with renewable power being the most active J-Credits category.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance

By Editors | 11/10/2023

The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.

Reporting & Disclosures

An Exploration of Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures

By Nicole Gehrig | 11/10/2023

Nicole Gehrig discusses concerns about greenwashing in the investment management industry and recommendations to address problematic disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

Intangibles Disclosure Framework Progresses Towards Intangible Assets Valuation

By Jill Wong | 11/10/2023

Frederick Chin, co-chairman of the Intangibles Disclosure Industry Working Group, talks to Regulation Asia about the Intangibles Disclosure Framework.

Reporting & Disclosures

ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks

By Editors | 10/10/2023

ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.