Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thailand Publishes CFA’s ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Local Use

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said the guidelines would enhance ESG disclosures, improve capital markets, and mitigate greenwashing.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2022

    ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022

    MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.

    Climate Risk

    Climate-focused PE Body Launches APAC Chapter

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    Expansion aims to support private markets efforts to reduce GHG emissions and speed-up net zero transition.

    Climate Risk

    New Climate Scenarios for Central Banks, Supervisors

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    The NGFS has published updated climate scenarios for central banks and supervisors.

    Payments & Settlements

    China Executes First Triparty Repo Trades Using ESG Bonds

    By Editors | 07/09/2022

    CFETS, Clearstream and Chinese financial institutions cooperated to execute the first triparty repo trades involving ESG-eligible bonds.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

    By Editors | 06/09/2022

    The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

    By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

    The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

    Climate Risk

    Thai Banks Pledge to Accelerate Action on ESG, Climate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2022

    Thai banks adopt “ESG Declaration”. Government sets new carbon neutrality and net zero timelines. Climate Change Bill to become law in 2023.

    Trading & Investment

    China Opens More Derivatives Products to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 03/09/2022

    CFFEX, ZCE, SHFE, INE and DCE opened more futures and options products to foreign investors. New derivatives products are also being developed.

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