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Reporting & Disclosures
ESMA Proposes New Rules for ESG and Sustainability Labelled Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2022
A fund with ESG-related terms in its name will have to use at least 80% of its investments to meet environmental or social characteristics or sustainable investment objectives.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Analyses Regulatory Treatment of SLDs in Japan
By Editors | 21/11/2022
The paper considers how sustainability-linked derivatives would be classified and regulated in Japan.
Reporting & Disclosures
ChinaBond Launches Indicator System for Green Bond Disclosures
By Editors | 19/11/2022
New standard published by China Central Depository & Clearing contains 44 indicators of environmental benefits for green bond issuers to disclose.
Liquidity Risk
APRA Issues Draft Guidance on Super Fund Investment Governance
By Editors | 19/11/2022
The guidance covers the new SPS 530 requirements on liquidity management, stress testing and valuations, as well as APRA’s expectations on ESG risk management.
Sustainable Finance
New Zealand a Laggard in Net Zero Investment
By ESG Investor | 19/11/2022
Survey finds “disappointing progress” in new net zero commitments, but notes progress on policies by asset owners and fund managers.
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Firms Face Streamlined Sustainability Reporting Regime
By ESG Investor | 18/11/2022
Following MEP backing for CSRD, disclosure requirements for the largest companies will go live from 2024.
Clearing & Post-Trade
UAE State Fund Acquires Stake in AirCarbon Exchange
By Editors | 17/11/2022
The investment will help AirCarbon Exchange establish a regulated carbon trading exchange and clearinghouse in Abu Dhabi.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia, Companies Commission Offer Boost to SMEs
By Editors | 17/11/2022
The collaboration includes exploring opportunities to support digital economy growth, facilitating data sharing between businesses, and advancing the ESG agenda.
Reporting & Disclosures
Alternative Credit Managers Launch ESG Disclosure Tool
By Editors | 17/11/2022
The ESG Integrated Disclosure Project template provides private companies and credit investors a standard format for ESG-related disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Watchdogs Ask for Input on Greenwashing Risks
By ESG Investor | 16/11/2022
The feedback may lead to further supervisory or enforceable action to reduce greenwashing risks; ESAs also call for an extension to the PAI review.
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