Sustainability & ESG

Trading & Investment

Korea Takes Measures to Address Fraudulent IPO Subscriptions

By Editors | 30/04/2023

IPO bookrunners must verify institutional investors can pay for stocks before allotment; risk weight for carbon emissions rights is reduced.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Chief Julia Leung Offers View Into 2023 Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2023

Julia Leung said the SFC will issue the new virtual assets rules in May, and that it developing a free carbon emissions calculator tool to help SMEs in climate-related reporting.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Raises ABSD Stamp Duties to Cool Property Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Foreigners buying any residential property in Singapore will see the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty double.

Sustainable Finance

Japan: Reforms Needed to Boost Digital Green Bond Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Expert panel finds that the technology used in JPX’s digitally tracked green bond has other applications, but some challenges need to be addressed first.

Climate Risk

SFC Commits to Reaching Carbon Neutrality by 2050

By Editors | 27/04/2023

The SFC will make periodic disclosures on the status of its carbon reduction efforts and progress towards meeting its climate targets, said CEO Julia Leung.

Sustainable Finance

Venture Capital Firms Form New Climate Alliance

By Editors | 27/04/2023

A group of 23 firms has formed an alliance to develop best practices and tools for aligning early-stage investments with net zero goals.

Climate Risk

UNEP FI Flags Industrials Climate Risks

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2023

Report says key transition risks facing the financial sector include the broadening application and ongoing increase in carbon prices.

Reporting & Disclosures

AIGCC, ClientEarth Publish Asia Greenwashing Guide

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2023

The guide looks to help the Asian financial sector understand greenwashing issues in the industry.

Climate Risk

AIGCC Creates China-focused Working Group

By ESG Investor | 26/04/2023

In the first year of its launch, the China Working Group will be open to Chinese investors who are not currently AIGCC members.