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Climate Risk
“High Impact” Emitters Must Follow Science
By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022
Over 300 FIs and multinational firms have called on “high impact” companies to set science-based targets for reducing emissions.
Sustainable Finance
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency
By Editors | 25/10/2022
Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.
Nature & Biodiversity
EU Council Sets Out Position on Global Biodiversity Framework
By ESG Investor | 25/10/2022
The EU Council has finalised its negotiating position ahead of final COP15 discussions for the Global Biodiversity Framework, due to take place in December.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan Revises Corporate Governance Norms for FHCs, Banks
By Editors | 24/10/2022
The FSC is seeking to strengthen controls around the interactions and communications between financial institutions and their major shareholders.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Confirms Scope 3 Disclosures Will be Mandatory
By Editors | 23/10/2022
The ISSB will develop relief provisions to help companies meet the Scope 3 reporting requirements, which could include safe harbour provisions.
Sustainable Finance
IDX, Pertamina to Collaborate on Carbon Market Development
By Editors | 21/10/2022
Pertamina, Indonesia’s largest SOE, will help develop the country’s carbon market ecosystem, using infrastructure developed by IDX.
Reporting & Disclosures
Overall Improvements Mask Climate Reporting Gaps
By ESG Investor | 20/10/2022
The energy, transport and private equity sectors keep investors in the dark on net zero strategies, says a KPMG report.
Sustainable Finance
G20 Introduces Transition Finance Framework
By ESG Investor | 20/10/2022
G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group publishes the outcome of activities across three workstreams, including a transition finance framework.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.
Cryptocurrency
Energy Crisis May Force EU Crypto Mining Suspension
By Mark Johnston | 19/10/2022
The European Commission said EU member states must be ready to stop crypto-asset mining activities if there is a need for load shedding in electricity systems.
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