Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

Singapore Publishes Criteria for Acceptance of Carbon Credits

By Editors | 10/10/2023

Carbon credits from other countries can only be used by carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore if they fulfill seven eligibility criteria.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Finalises Transition Plan Taskforce Disclosures Framework

By ESG Investor | 09/10/2023

Harmonisation and interoperability key to transition plans being consistent, comparable and effective internationally.

Structural Regulation

OECD Unveils New Tool Supporting Global Tax Reform

By ESG Investor | 09/10/2023

Adoption of the new multilateral instrument marks further progress towards the implementation of the Pillar Two minimum tax.

Sustainable Finance

European Parliament Adopts New Standards for Green Bonds

By Editors | 09/10/2023

The standards impose strict requirements on companies that choose to use the ‘European green bond’ or ‘EuGB’ label.

Climate Risk

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Note on Short-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 07/10/2023

The conceptual note proposes five different climate scenario narratives to underpin the short-term dynamics associated with various transition and physical impacts.

Reporting & Disclosures

GTAG Releases Final Advice on UK Green Taxonomy

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2023

Ingrid Holmes, chair of the UK’s Green Technical Advisory Group, is calling on the government to urgently implement a green taxonomy.

ESG Data

Canada’s Main Market Operator Launches ESG Data Hub

By Editors | 06/10/2023

The data hub will include climate action plans, impact quantifying, company and controversy screening, news and event coverage, and corporate peer analysis.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Announces New Disclosure Standards for ESG Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2023

The standards will become effective in December. A two-month “intensive review period” will then take place ahead of full implementation in February 2024.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Japanese, Korean Regulators Agree to Strengthen Cooperation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2023

The FSA and FSC will cooperate on financial stability, climate change, and digitalisation of financial services. KFB and JBA also signed an MoU.