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Sustainable Finance
Japan FSA Establishes Working Group on Impact Investment
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The working group will discuss measures for expanding impact investment in Japan, taking into account trends and practices used in other markets.
Reporting & Disclosures
FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds
By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022
The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.
Sustainable Finance
Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong
By Editors | 26/10/2022
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.
Climate Risk
US$100 Trillion Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050
By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022
BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fathom Consulting say an additional $100tr in green investment is needed to achieve net zero by 2050.
Sustainable Finance
Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges
By Editors | 26/10/2022
The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.
Climate Risk
“High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science
By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022
Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.
Sustainable Finance
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency
By Editors | 25/10/2022
Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.
Nature & Biodiversity
EU Council Sets Out Position on Global Biodiversity Framework
By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022
The EU Council has finalised its negotiating position ahead of final COP15 discussions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, due to take place in December.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan Revises Corporate Governance Norms for FHCs, Banks
By Editors | 24/10/2022
The FSC is seeking to strengthen controls around the interactions and communications between financial institutions and their major shareholders.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Confirms Scope 3 Disclosures Will be Mandatory
By Editors | 23/10/2022
The ISSB will develop relief provisions to help companies meet the Scope 3 reporting requirements, which could include safe harbour provisions.
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