Sustainability & ESG

Trading & Investment

TWSE Launches New Platform to Promote ETF Market

By Editors | 23/08/2023

The so-called ‘ETFortune’ platform provides investors with information about the ETF market and allows them to screen funds based on investment strategy.

Climate Risk

Demand for “Credible” Net Zero Targets Rising – SBTi

By ESG Investor | 22/08/2023

Asia saw the greatest proportional growth in companies setting science-based targets, led by Japan and strong growth in China.

Structural Regulation

New Zealand to Enhance ETS Market Governance Framework

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2023

The government has agreed to two proposals to improve market governance for the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

Sustainable Finance

BSP Signs UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/08/2023

Becoming a PRI signatory will help the BSP enhance its integration of ESG factors in its investment process and decision-making.

Climate Risk

Asian Banks Underestimating Physical Climate Risk – AIGCC

By ESG Investor | 22/08/2023

AIGCC and China Water Risk call on banks to review their stress testing approaches for sectors that are vulnerable to sea level rise.

Nature & Biodiversity

Nature “Consistently Overlooked” by Financial Institutions – CDP

By ESG Investor | 22/08/2023

The majority of institutions “lack the necessary governance mechanisms and board-level expertise” to integrate nature-related issues across operations.

Climate Risk

Rating Stability at Risk from Looming Climate Downgrades

By Hazel Ilango | 21/08/2023

Hazel Ilango discusses the need for a more sustainable, relevant and effective credit rating system that better accounts for climate-related risks.

Climate Risk

UNDP Launches Open Source Carbon Registry Software

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/08/2023

The registry is the first of its kind in allowing countries to duplicate and customise its open-source code to suit their specific requirements.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra Heightens Transparency with Carbon Credit Project Tracker

By ESG Investor | 18/08/2023

New tool is part of a broad push by the industry to increase carbon credit integrity by harnessing technology innovation.