Sustainability & ESG

    ESG Data

    ESG Ratings Space Needs Regulatory Intervention

    By Hazel Ilango | 14/10/2022

    The IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango says regulatory intervention is needed in the ESG ratings sector to enhance market confidence and protect investors.

    Climate Risk

    FSB Finalises Guidance on Climate-related Financial Risks

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    The guidance covers the collection of data from FIs, supervisory tools such as scenario analysis, and the development of macroprudential tools.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Firms Falling Short of Full Climate Disclosure

    By ESG Investor | 13/10/2022

    TCFD marks five years of progress, but warns too few are delivering decision-useful climate-related financial information.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Launches Sustainable Finance Internship Initiative

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    A centralised repository has been launched offering information about green and sustainable finance internship openings offered by FIs and other companies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC is Investigating Firms for Possible Greenwashing

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    The investigations involve super fund trustees, listed companies and one managed fund. Net-zero claims are a key area facing scrutiny.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore: SIAS Joins Fight Against Greenwashing

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    Chief executive David Gerald said the Securities Investors Association of Singapore working to enhance its guidance for annual reports to combat greenwashing.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    IMF Says Global Environment is Fragile, Storm Clouds Brewing

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    Up to 29 percent of emerging market banks would breach their capital requirements in a severe global recession.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB on Track to Finalise Standards in Q1 2023

    By ESG Investor | 12/10/2022

    The ISSB is listening to asset owner feedback on draft sustainability disclosure standards, according to Katie Schmitz Eulitt.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Financial Secretary Defends City’s Hub Status

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    Paul Chan outlines the competitive advantages Hong Kong enjoys, offering financial market statistics on how the city compares to Singapore.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Updates G20 on Work to Strengthen Financial System Resilience

    By Editors | 12/10/2022

    FSB chair Klaas Knot says the outlook for global financial stability remains challenging, citing tighter financial conditions and higher inflation.

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