Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Asia Wakes Up to Blue Finance Regulation

By David Green | 14/11/2023

Blue finance regulatory frameworks are starting to make ripples as the ocean cause expands its reach to Asia.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Launches ESG Information Portal, “JPX ESG Link”

By Editors | 14/11/2023

The platform collects direct links to the ESG-related information disclosed by TSE-listed companies and enables users to browse this information free of charge.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Onboards First Steel Manufacturer to ESG Platform

By Editors | 11/11/2023

Bursa Malaysia agreements with early adopters of the CSI Platform now covering the oil and gas, automotive, property, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and steel sectors.

Climate Risk

NGFS Publishes 4th Iteration of Long-term Climate Scenarios

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The scenarios have been updated to incorporate acute physical risks and provide further insights on how physical risks and transition policies affect the macroeconomy.

Tokenisation

FSC Taiwan Green Lights Cathay Securities STO Launch

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The STO is expected to raise TWD 30 million and commence trading on an STO platform built by Cathay Securities on 12 December.

Sustainable Finance

India Makes Green Bonds Available to Non-resident Investors

By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

The RBI has listed sovereign green bonds floated during the current financial year as available under the “Fully Accessible Route”.

Climate Risk

VCMI Unveils Early Adopters of Claims Code of Practice

By ESG Investor | 09/11/2023

Companies involved in the Early Adopters Programme include Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Natura.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Spurs Insurers to Fund Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/11/2023

MAS is developing a programme to assist insurers in sustainable infrastructure and a public consultation on capital treatment for such investments.

Trading & Investment

Finance Leaders Highlight Risks, Opportunities at Key Hong Kong Summit

By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

Chinese vice premier He Lifeng pledged continued support for Hong Kong. CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun discussed efforts to further expand Stock Connect.