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Sustainability & ESG
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia, Mah Sing, Alliance Bank to Collaborate on ESG
By Editors | 12/05/2023
Alliance Bank will offer Mah Sing Group’s suppliers, contractors, and consultants incentives to reward them for improving their carbon footprint.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC to ‘Sharpen Focus’ on Misconduct by Credit Providers
By Editors | 11/05/2023
Deputy chair Sarah Court said credit providers and debt management firms that take advantage of vulnerable consumers are in ASIC’s sights.
Sustainable Finance
Japan’s GFANZ Chapter to Support APAC Transition
By ESG Investor | 11/05/2023
The Japan Chapter will support local financial institutions as they work to decarbonise across all sectors of the economy and “seize transition-related opportunities”.
Sustainable Finance
New Carbon Market Guidance for Host Countries
By ESG Investor | 11/05/2023
VCMI published guidance for host countries of VCM projects to develop a clear and stable regulatory environment.
Reporting & Disclosures
ASIC Offers Guidance on Avoiding Greenwashing Penalties
By Editors | 11/05/2023
ASIC has taken 35 actions against greenwashing since July 2022. It has several other investigations underway and anticipates further regulatory action.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Budget Offers Funding for AML, Scams, Cyber
By Manesh Samtani | 10/05/2023
Funding is provided to AUSTRAC, the Attorney-General’s Department, ASIC, the ACCC, and the launch of an SMS Sender ID Registry.
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand XRB Issues New Guidance on Climate-related Disclosures
By Editors | 08/05/2023
The guidance aims to support entities in preparing climate-related disclosures and to foster consistency through “clarity of understanding”.
Sustainable Finance
SEBI Enhances Disclosure Requirements for Transition Bonds
By Editors | 08/05/2023
Transition bonds were added to SEBI’s framework for green debt securities in February. The additional disclosures seek to ensure funds raised are not misallocated.
Nature & Biodiversity
World Bank Assesses Bank Exposures to Nature-related Physical Risk
By Editors | 08/05/2023
New paper provides high-level analysis that policymakers can use to induce a “transformative shift” towards nature-positive activities and production processes.
Climate Risk
Investors Welcome New Australian Net Zero Authority
By ESG Investor | 07/05/2023
The authority will co-ordinate decarbonisation opportunities across the economy, supporting efficient allocation in key sectors.
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