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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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