Sustainability & ESG

PEPs & Sanctions

US Lawmakers Accuse BlackRock, MSCI of Aiding China Military

By Editors | 03/08/2023

US House committee accuses BlackRock and MSCI of indirectly financing blacklisted entities that facilitate human rights abuses.

Nature & Biodiversity

How will Asia be Impacted by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

Asia’s rapidly eroding forests are in the limelight following the EU Deforestation Regulation passed in April 2023. How will the regulation affect Asia?

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance in Japan Makes Steady Progress: FSA

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/08/2023

The Japanese FSA’s expert panel on sustainable finance has published its third progress report on sustainable finance initiatives in the country, highlighting policy trends and updates.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB-aligned European Sustainability Reporting Standards Introduced

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2023

The standards ensure strong compatibility between EU and global standards and avoid unnecessary duplicate reporting by companies.

Sustainable Finance

Japan FSA Seeks Industry Input on Impact Investment Guidelines

By Editors | 01/08/2023

The guidelines set out four key principles of impact investment, and encourages dialogue with investee companies to assist them in creating or accelerating change.

Payments & Settlements

New UK Law Promotes Blockchain to Digitise Trade Documents

By Editors | 31/07/2023

The New Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 will seek to digitise trade documents, promising cost reduction and increased efficiency in international trade.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Launches Competency Framework for Sustainable Finance

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 31/07/2023

HKMA is seeking to establish standards for green finance roles in banks and to help practitioners gain knowledge.

ESG Data

Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

By Editors | 30/07/2023

Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

Climate Risk

FSOC Meeting Highlights Urgent Need to Address Climate Risks

By Editors | 28/07/2023

Gary Gensler said the SEC will consider “appropriate” adjustments to its proposed climate risk disclosure framework.