Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Malaysia Joins International Emissions Trading Association

By Editors | 07/04/2023

Bursa Malaysia will contribute to the development of the global carbon market through its IETA membership.

Cryptocurrency

IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB to Prioritise Climate in Phased Implementation of New Standards

By Editors | 05/04/2023

Only in the second year of using the ISSB Standards will companies need to provide full reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities beyond climate.

Climate Risk

Vanguard Under Scrutiny for Lack of Action on Climate

By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

Ads airing in the US are warning Vanguard customers that the asset manager is helping to fuelling the climate crisis.

Reporting & Disclosures

ICVCM Publishes Standards for Carbon Credit Certifiers

By Editors | 04/04/2023

The first batch of carbon offsets carrying ICVCM’s stamp of approval is expected to be available by year-end.

Climate Risk

Munich Re Exits Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

CEO Joachim Wenning said the pursuit of decarbonisation goals in a collective approach among insurers presents antitrust risks.

Alternative Markets

Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond

By Editors | 03/04/2023

The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023

IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.

Capital Adequacy

FSB to Develop and Run Global Bank Stress Test

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023

The FSB’s work programme for 2023 includes plans to develop and run a global bank stress test in cooperation with the BCBS.