Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

Majority of SGX-Listed Firms Embrace Climate Reporting Initiatives

By Editors | 13/07/2023

New report shows two-thirds of SGX listed companies have embarked on climate reporting initiatives.

Cloud & Infrastructure

HKIMR Report Urges Focus on Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Innovation

By Editors | 13/07/2023

The report highlights the need for continuous investments in human capital and skills development to foster innovation.

Climate Risk

ISDA Releases Climate Risk Assessment Framework for Trading Book

By Jill Wong | 13/07/2023

ISDA’s new framework extends the application of climate risk analysis which has so far been focused on the banking book to the trading book.

Sustainable Finance

China Issues Rules to Enable Voluntary Emissions Trading

By Editors | 11/07/2023

The proposed rules are expected to pave the way for the relaunch of a national voluntary carbon market.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Seeks to Extend Climate Disclosure Deadlines

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/07/2023

If approved, the exemption would waive the requirement for climate reporting entities to include their climate statements in their annual reports, and instead file them separately within four months of their balance date.

Reporting & Disclosures

NZIA an “Empty Shell” as it Scraps Emissions Target-setting Rules

By ESG Investor | 07/07/2023

NZIA members are no longer required to set or publish GHG emissions reduction targets.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Revises Tax Incentives for SFOs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is looking to encourage single family offices (SFOs) to “deploy their capital more purposefully to benefit Singapore and the region”.

ESG Data

SEBI Mandates Certification for ESG Raters

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

ESG rating providers in India now need to establish an adequate framework to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest and openly publish their rating methodology on their website.

ESG Data

Industry Consults on Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

The code incorporates recommendations from the International Organisation of Securities Commissions and sets out clear guidance for ESG data and rating providers.