Sustainability & ESG

    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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