Sustainability & ESG

    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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