Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

NZ FMA Guides Businesses In Complying with New Climate Disclosure Regime

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The regulator believes that the market’s ability to manage data sources and systems for reporting on climate-related information will improve over time.

Sustainable Finance

ICMA Issues Updates to Guidelines and Principles

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/06/2023

The ICMA’s climate transition finance handbook and sustainability-linked bond principles were updated, along with the release of additional guidance.

ESG Data

TNFD Confirms Intention to Establish Nature Data Utility

By ESG Investor | 25/06/2023

Panellists at Paris summit for a New Global Financial Pact underlined the importance of integrating climate and nature considerations, with access to data a pitfall for both.

Reporting & Disclosures

BNM Issues New Roadmap for Advancing Financial Inclusion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2023

BNM outlines the key barriers to financial inclusion, and four strategic enablers that will support further progress.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Approves Financial Hub Development Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2023

The financial hub development plan outline measures the FSC will undertake to promote financial hubs in South Korea.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Partners UNDP, GLEIF to Digitise ESG Credentials for MSMEs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/06/2023

Project Savannah will establish a common framework of ESG metrics for MSMEs, enabling them to meet the UN SDGs and facilitate their access to cross-border opportunities.

Sustainable Finance

Japan to Develop Sapporo into Green Finance Hub

By Mark Johnston | 23/06/2023

New consortium aims to attract JPY 40 trillion over the next decade to promote renewable energy sources in Sapporo.

Climate Risk

UNEP FI Maps Status of Climate Risk Analysis

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

New report will help financial institutions accurately interpret the outcomes of climate risk analysis

Climate Risk

SBTi Consults on Carbon Credit Guidance

By ESG Investor | 22/06/2023

The guidance will help to inform companies’ decision-making when looking to invest in climate finance and mitigation.