Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    JPX Launches Beta Version of ESG Information Portal

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The portal provides users easy access to ESG information from reports published by TSE-listed companies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

    Climate Risk

    Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan FSA Establishes Working Group on Impact Investment

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The working group will discuss measures for expanding impact investment in Japan, taking into account trends and practices used in other markets.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

    Sustainable Finance

    Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.

    Climate Risk

    US$100 Trillion Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fathom Consulting say an additional $100tr in green investment is needed to achieve net zero by 2050.

    Sustainable Finance

    Texas, Arizona Lawsuits Target Big Bank Climate Pledges

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The lawsuits take aim at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley.

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