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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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