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Sustainability & ESG
Climate Risk
Thai SEC Issues New Climate Risk Guidelines for Asset Managers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/01/2023
The voluntary guidelines are intended to help asset managers assess and disclose the impacts of climate risks on their portfolios.
Sustainable Finance
Shanghai Seeks to Add ‘Green Equities’ to Stock Connect
By Editors | 17/01/2023
The Shanghai regulator is also seeking to explore the possibility of adding bond targets to the Hong Kong Stock Connect.
Structural Regulation
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three Year Strategic Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2023
The strategic plan focuses on creating more opportunities for businesses and investors and ensuring the SET can accommodate capital market growth.
Reporting & Disclosures
IAASB Begins Work on Global Standards for ESG Assurance
By ESG Investor | 16/01/2023
New globally accepted standards aim to improve investor confidence and “reduce the risk of material misstatements”.
Reporting & Disclosures
WWF-Singapore Publishes Sustainable Banking Assessment 2022
By Editors | 16/01/2023
The report calls on financial sector regulators to implement and align E&S risk management requirements for banks to ensure financial stability.
Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Issues Guidelines to Improve Transparency of ESG Bond Ratings
By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2023
The guidelines reflect IOSCO’s recommendations and will be implemented as KOFIA best practice from 1 February 2023.
Sustainable Finance
Companies Rally Behind Carbon Credits, Survey Finds
By ESG Investor | 15/01/2023
A survey of more than 500 medium to large businesses across the US, UK and Europe found that 89% of companies view carbon credits as a valuable tool to mitigate CO2 emissions.
Sustainable Finance
Shanghai Releases New Green Finance Action Plan With 2025 Targets
By Editors | 15/01/2023
The cumulative balance of green finance deployed will reach CNY 1.5 trillion by 2025. Banks and insurers will establish dedicated green finance business centres in Shanghai.
Clearing & Post-Trade
TAIFEX Outlines Plans to Further Develop Derivatives Market
By Editors | 12/01/2023
TAIFEX will introduce customisable options contracts, extend central clearing to TWD-denominated NDFs, and build an ESG information platform for the futures market.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Outlines Plans to Further Develop Green Bond Market
By Editors | 12/01/2023
China will establish a mandatory assessment and certification system and open up the green bond market to international participants.
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