Sustainability & ESG

    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.

    Sustainable Finance

    Republicans Withdraw US$1b From BlackRock Over ESG

    By ESG Investor | 11/10/2022

    Republican-governed US states have started to withdraw state funds from BlackRock due to the asset manager’s ESG investment policies.

    Climate Risk

    Turn Commitments into “Hard Numbers”, says GFANZ’s Carney

    By ESG Investor | 11/10/2022

    Transition plans should demonstrate alignment with 2030 decarbonisation targets, says UN Climate Envoy Mark Carney.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Calls on Investors to Engage with Listed Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2022

    Asset managers and retail investors are encouraged to more actively engage with their investee companies and participate in setting their strategic direction.

    Sustainable Finance

    CSX Set to List Cambodia’s First Green Bond

    By Editors | 11/10/2022

    The issuance will still need approval from the securities regulator, but it will be the first green bond to list on the Cambodia Securities Exchange.

    Sustainable Finance

    LSE’s VCM to Finance Climate Change Mitigation

    By ESG Investor | 10/10/2022

    The London Stock Exchange has announced the launch of the first VCM by a primary exchange with the publication of final admission and disclosure rules.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Budget 2023 to Tackle Scams, Promote Capital Market

    By Editors | 09/10/2022

    Budget 2023 includes measures to strengthen the capital market, protect against scams and cyber threats, and drive the ESG and climate change agenda.

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