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Sustainability & ESG
Sustainable Finance
SEC Complaint Lodged Against SLB For Misleading Claims
By ESG Investor | 23/01/2023
A whistleblower complaint has been filed to the US SEC calling for an investigation sustainability-linked bonds issued by Brazilian meat giant JBS.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion
By ESG Investor | 20/01/2023
Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.
Sustainable Finance
EU Commission Launches Net Zero Industry Act
By ESG Investor | 19/01/2023
The act aims to increase funding for clean energy technologies across EU member states, including through a new European Sovereignty Fund.
Climate Risk
Crypto Firms Team Up to Accelerate Climate Action
By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2023
The partnership comprises the GBBC, Eqo Networks, BxCi, Solana Foundation, Ripple, Regen Network, and Climate Collective.
Sustainable Finance
Taskforce Introduces Framework to Mobilise Investment Capital
By ESG Investor | 18/01/2023
The framework aims to ensure investors are not simply disinvesting from more difficult sectors, particularly in emerging economies.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Commissioner Steps Down Early to Join Vanguard
By Editors | 17/01/2023
Commissioner Sean Hughes was due to end his five-year term in December but will now stop on 3 February.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
EU Regulators to Scrutinise Financial Product Marketing
By Editors | 17/01/2023
A review will be undertaken this year to assess whether marketing and advertising comply with MiFID II disclosure rules.
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.
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