Sustainability & ESG

ESG Data

Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown

By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023

While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.

Trading & Investment

KRX Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Market Appeal in 2023

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The strategies include allowing night-time derivatives trading, a change to the dividend system, new derivatives product launches, and a new market for digital securities.

Sustainable Finance

China Launches National Carbon Exchange in Beijing

By Editors | 05/02/2023

The China Beijing Green Exchange was launched with the aim of building itself into a national-level green exchange.

Supervision & Enforcement

Singapore, Brunei to Deepen Cooperation on Banking, Insurance Supervision

By Editors | 04/02/2023

New MoU will deepen cooperation by facilitating information exchange and cross border on-site inspections between the two jurisdictions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA Enhances Sustainability Disclosure Rules

By Editors | 03/02/2023

Companies will have to make more sustainability-related and gender-related disclosures for financial years ending on or after 31 March 2023.

Climate Risk

Existing FMI Rules Are Sufficient to Address Climate-related Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2023

DTCC says the regulatory frameworks and standards contained within the PFMI are sufficient to address climate-related financial risks faced by FMIs.

Sustainable Finance

JPX Concludes Carbon Credit Market Demonstration Project

By Editors | 01/02/2023

The project was commissioned by METI in September last year to demonstrate the technical feasibility of a carbon credits market.

Reporting & Disclosures

European Regulators Slammed for Approach to Greenwashing Probe

By ESG Investor | 31/01/2023

A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.

Credit Risk

FSC Korea Unveils 12 Policy Initiatives in 2023 Work Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2023

The initiatives seek to mitigate risks related to financial stability, insolvencies, scams, and virtual assets, while also promoting innovation and fintech.