Sustainability & ESG

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    Climate Risk

    Regulators Urged to Consider Climate Litigation as Relevant Financial Risk

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2023

    Major carbon-producing companies saw their firm value decrease following climate-related lawsuits and further reduce when unfavourable judgments were made.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Zealand FSC Publishes New Guidance on Climate Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/06/2023

    The new FSC guidance is designed to help fund managers and insurers to better understand and assess climate-related risks and prepare for mandatory climate reporting.

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    Climate Risk

    SBTi Consults on Climate Guidance for FIs

    By ESG Investor | 20/06/2023

    SBTi seeks to assist the finance sector in ensuring their decarbonisation plans align with scientific principles and contribute to combating climate change.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFRS Foundation Opens New ISSB Office in Beijing

    By Editors | 20/06/2023

    Beijing Vice Mayor Linmao Xia said the government will actively support the promotion and application of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in China.

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    Sustainable Finance

    IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact

    By ESG Investor | 16/06/2023

    The two nations have agreed to hold an annual Climate and Finance Dialogue to align sustainable finance frameworks and accelerate policy implementation.

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    Climate Risk

    Fit For Purpose: Existing Principles for FMIs Can Address Financial Climate Change Risks

    By Michael Leibrock | 16/06/2023

    FMIs are well placed to address climate-related risks in accordance with the existing PFMI principles, says DTCC’s Michael Leibrock.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Net Zero Bondholder Stewardship Guidance Launched

    By ESG Investor | 16/06/2023

    The IIGCC’s guidance provides advice on stewardship across different forms of corporate debt.

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    Structural Regulation

    Faster Progress Needed to Enhance EU Capital Markets: IMF

    By Editors | 15/06/2023

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted key priorities to enhance Europe’s capital markets.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    IPSASB to Develop Climate Disclosure Standard for Public Sector

    By Mark Johnston | 15/06/2023

    The IPSASB will build off the IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard and GRI climate-related topic standards, and produce an exposure draft in Q4 2024.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Urges Corporates to Start Preparing to Adopt ISSB Standards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/06/2023

    ASIC chair Joe Longo said the Treasury will publish plans for adopting the ISSB standards in Australia in the next two weeks.

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