Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Hong Kong the Top Market for ESG Investment Training

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2023

Paul Moody explains why CFA Institute has seen more growth around its ESG certificate in Hong Kong than in any other market globally.

Climate Risk

FSB Identifies Growing Use of Climate Metrics in Compensation

By Editors | 24/04/2023

The inclusion of climate-related metrics in compensation frameworks is at an “early, evolutionary stage” and is focused on executive and senior management.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, China Deepen Collaboration on Green Finance

By Editors | 24/04/2023

MAS-PBOC green finance taskforce will work on taxonomy interoperability, the sustainability bond market, and digital green bonds.

Sustainable Finance

Australia to Introduce Green Financing Programme in 2024

By ESG Investor | 23/04/2023

Sovereign Green Bonds programme to attract green capital to Australia through increasing transparency around climate outcomes and availability of green investments.

Climate Risk

Investors to Hold US Banks, Insurers to Account on Climate

By ESG Investor | 23/04/2023

This AGM season, investors have filed numerous shareholder resolutions to accelerate finance sector action to address climate risks and meet net zero commitments.

Reporting & Disclosures

Asian Asset Managers Lag Europe on ESG, says WWF-Singapore

By Mark Johnston | 23/04/2023

Only 38 percent of Asian asset managers reporting on responsible investing actions, compared with 100 percent of European asset managers.

Sustainable Finance

MAS Launches Finance for Net Zero Action Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

The action plan includes a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures.

Climate Risk

ISCA Issues New SME Guidance on Climate Risk, Green Finance

By Editors | 21/04/2023

ISCA calls on companies to get started on pilot testing their scenario analysis capabilities and offers guidance on accessing green finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

Malaysia SC Invites Firms to Review and Improve SRI Taxonomy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

Interested parties are asked to participate in the ongoing development of the SRI Taxonomy and propose ways to align it with the ASEAN Taxonomy.