Sustainability & ESG

Anti-Money Laundering

US SEC Settles ESG Misstatements and AML Cases Against DWS

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2023

DWS said it stands by the ESG statements made in its financial disclosures and fund prospectuses and has already taken steps to address weaknesses.

Emerging Prudential Risks

US, China Launch Economic and Financial Working Groups

By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2023

The working groups will address some contentious issues, as well as areas of potential cooperation, such as climate change, global health, and financial stability.

Nature & Biodiversity

TNFD Recommendations Set the Stage for Nature-Related Reporting

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/09/2023

Kennedys Legal Solutions’ Robson Lee stresses the need for clear action plans aligned with TNFD recommendations in an interview with Regulation Asia.

Sustainable Finance

Japan to Launch First Exchange-based Carbon Market Next Month

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2023

The new carbon credit market will allow trading in J-Credits, which are certified by the government and have already been circulating in Japan since 2013.

ESG Data

CDP, NZDPU Collaborate to Improve Access to Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 21/09/2023

The NZDPU proof of concept, supported by CDP, will provide an initial set of companies’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets.

Climate Risk

HKMA Announces Launch of Green Fintech Competition

By Editors | 21/09/2023

Interested firms will need to submit a market-ready solution for at least one of four themes by 20 October 2023.

Reporting & Disclosures

Exploring Sustainable Finance Dynamics Across APAC and Beyond

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/09/2023

Regulation Asia spoke to sustainability experts to uncover crucial global insights about the ESG reporting and sustainable finance landscape.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Issues Report to Enhance Sustainability Disclosures

By Editors | 21/09/2023

The “Illustrative Sustainability Report” will help listed issuers prepare for implementation of Malaysia’s Enhanced Sustainability Reporting Framework.

Nature & Biodiversity

Verra Consults on First Iteration of Nature Framework

By Editors | 20/09/2023

The Framework outlines how projects can generate Nature Credits, which represent positive investments in nature and can contribute to the GBF goals and targets.