Sustainability & ESG

    Structural Regulation

    UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022

    The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    HKMA Issues Guidance for Banks on Reducing Greenwashing Risks

    By Editors | 12/12/2022

    The guidance is based on thematic examinations at banks, conducted to ensure they proper systems and control in place to manage their green and sustainable products.

    Sustainable Finance

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Shariah Compliant Carbon Exchange

    By Editors | 11/12/2022

    The first trades will be conducted via an auction in March 2023. Project developers, project proponents, and corporate buyers are invited to participate.

    Structural Regulation

    Industry Ranks Singapore Top APAC Market to Operate In

    By Editors | 11/12/2022

    In an ASIFMA survey, capital market participants ranked Singapore as the top market for its political environment and predictable and transparent regulatory policy.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ESMA Labelling Rules to Complicate Green Fund Market

    By ESG Investor | 11/12/2022

    Plans to introduce minimum investment thresholds risk creating two types of Article 8 products, says Julia Vergauwen at Linklaters.

    ESG Data

    Malaysia JC3 to Prioritise Work on Climate & Environmental Data

    By Editors | 09/12/2022

    The JC3 will work with data providers in 2023 to improve data accessibility, quality, comparability and consistency; and develop strategies to substantially reduce data gaps.

    Sustainable Finance

    BOT, UK Government Agree to Cooperate on Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    The UK and BOT will work together to improve financial inclusion, as well as promote sustainable finance and sustainability-related disclosures in the Thai financial sector.

    Climate Risk

    Banks Get New Guidance on Financing Net Zero in Agriculture

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    The new guidance sets out four key steps for setting agricultural emissions targets and calls on banks to engage with farmers on sustainable strategies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IFC, CDP Offer Guidance on Environmental Disclosure Policies

    By Editors | 08/12/2022

    The policy recommendations are based on an examination of more than 100 disclosure practices across developed and developing economies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SEBI Planning Regulatory Changes in the ESG Space

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2022

    SEBI is planning to simplify its BRSR framework to take into account local market conditions, mandate ESG audits, and regulate ESG rating providers.

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