Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

CSRC Proposes Rule Revisions for Corporate Bond Issuance

By Editors | 08/09/2023

Land and environmental impact assessments must be provided if the funds raised from bonds are invested in fixed asset investment projects.

Nature & Biodiversity

NGFS Publishes Conceptual Framework for Nature Risk

By Editors | 08/09/2023

The framework provides a common language to the financial system and guides action by central banks and financial supervisors.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEC Philippines to Issue Revised Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2023

The SEC says the revised guidelines will take into account the IFRS S1 and S2 standards and ensure listed companies report sustainability information consistently.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX RegCo Seeks to Align Listing Rules with ISSB Standards

By Jill Wong | 07/09/2023

SGX Regco is seeking to align listing rules with ISSB Standards by year-end in order to guide companies on how to explain the impact of climate change on their business.

Sustainable Finance

International Bodies Publish New Guidance on Blue-Themed Bonds

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.

Cryptocurrency

FASB Votes to Adopt New Crypto Accounting Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2023

Under the new rules, companies will be required to measure crypto assets using fair value accounting, instead of the existing cost-less-impairment model.

Nature & Biodiversity

CDP Calls for G20 Mandatory Nature Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 06/09/2023

Setting targets without mandatory disclosure path “counterproductive” and risks greenwashing, non-profit warns.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Launches New Framework for Intangible Asset Disclosures

By Editors | 06/09/2023

The framework provides a systematic and consistent way for companies to disclose and communicate intangible assets to lenders, board members and investors.