Sustainability & ESG

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    Credit Risk

    Continued Vigilance Needed from Banks, Supervisors: BCBS

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023

    The BCBS highlighted the need for ongoing monitoring and mitigation of near-term interest rate and credit risk.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Climate Action Data Trust Establishes 20-Member User Forum

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/06/2023

    The forum brings together practitioners and data users to advise on technical, policy, and business matters to enhance access to carbon registry data.

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    Climate Risk

    Investors Set Ten Tests for Banks’ Transition Plans

    By ESG Investor | 06/06/2023

    The IIGCC in consultation with TPI Centre outlined investor expectations for banks’ net zero transition strategies.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Names and Shames Listed Companies With All-Male Boards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

    Bursa Malaysia warns that it will take regulatory action against companies that fail to comply with the diversity requirement.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Japan’s FSA to Issue First Guidelines on Impact Investing

    By Mark Johnston | 06/06/2023

    The guidelines will define novelty, effect, profitability, and disclosure as key requirements for impact investing.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    WWF-Singapore Assesses ESG Integration Efforts at Private Banks

    By Editors | 06/06/2023

    The study identified a need private banks to improve risk management and better incorporate ESG risk assessments and scenario analysis in their processes.

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    Sustainable Finance

    GFANZ APAC Network Consults on Coal Phase-Out Guidance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

    DBS and HSBC led the development of the guidance, which outlines practical steps financial institutions can take to support coal phaseout transactions.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU Watchdogs Settle on Greenwashing Definition

    By ESG Investor | 06/06/2023

    The EBA, EIOPA and ESMA have put forward a common high-level definition of greenwashing applicable to banking, insurance and pensions and financial markets.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    CFTC Proposes Rule Update to Account for Crypto and Cyber Risks

    By Editors | 05/06/2023

    The CFTC is considering requiring firms to update their risk management frameworks to account for related to crypto, AI, cyber, and climate.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU to Include Finance Sector in Due Diligence Rules

    By ESG Investor | 04/06/2023

    New legislation will impose environmental and human rights due diligence obligations on both financial and non-financial companies.

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