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Sustainable Finance
China Urges Private Investment Participation in National Projects
By Editors | 09/11/2022
The NDRC said it would improve the policy environment to stimulate private investment in major projects aligned with national strategies.
Sustainable Finance
Private Sector Key to US$1 Trillion Climate Finance Target
By ESG Investor | 09/11/2022
Report envisages the private sector “making the largest increase in financing” and calls for a proactive approach from institutions.
Reporting & Disclosures
UK Takes Next Step to Mandatory Transition Rules
By ESG Investor | 09/11/2022
The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce has published its draft transition plan framework at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh.
Nature & Biodiversity
IFC Issues Biodiversity Investment Guidance
By ESG Investor | 08/11/2022
This is the first market framework for biodiversity finance that aims to support activities that conserve and restore biodiversity and ecosystems.
Climate Risk
Global Resilience Programme for Climate Launched
By ESG Investor | 08/11/2022
The Climate Bonds Initiative has launched programme to mobilise capital markets to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.
Reporting & Disclosures
Insurance Target-Setting Protocol Open for Feedback
By ESG Investor | 07/11/2022
The UN-convened Net Zero Insurance Alliance has launched a public consultation outlining a recommended approach to target-setting and reporting.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Launches New Climate Finance Accelerator
By Editors | 07/11/2022
MAS, Google Cloud and KPMG launched the accelerator to channel capital toward companies with market-ready climate fintech solutions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ASIC Sets Out Enforcement Priorities for 2023
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2022
ASIC will target greenwashing, predatory lending and crypto investment scams, along with other “enduring” priorities involving misconduct and systemic compliance failures by large FIs.
Nature & Biodiversity
TNFD Update Allows Varying Approaches to Materiality
By ESG Investor | 06/11/2022
V0.3 of nature risks and disclosure framework also covers nature-focused metrics, target-setting and supply chain traceability.
AI Risk & Governance
MAS to Expand Funding Support for Financial Sector Innovation
By Editors | 06/11/2022
MAS will provide a further SGD 150 million in funding over three years to the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation scheme.
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