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Reporting & Disclosures
ACCC to Commence Internet Sweep Targeting Greenwashing
By Editors | 21/09/2022
Businesses may be asked to substantiate their green claims. The ACCC may take enforcement action if consumers are being misled or deceived.
Trading & Investment
China to Develop First Indexes of State-owned Enterprises
By Editors | 20/09/2022
The Shanghai Stock Exchange and China Reform Holdings will develop stock indexes of enterprises owned by the government.
Reporting & Disclosures
Common Ground Taxonomy: An Analytical Tool
By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2022
The HKGFA is looking to address misconceptions about the EU-China Common Ground Taxonomy and how it is meant to be used, says Chaoni Huang.
Sustainable Finance
Taipei Exchange Lists First Two Sustainability-linked Bonds
By Editors | 19/09/2022
Taiwanese conglomerate Far East New Century and chemicals company Chi Mei Corp issued TPEx’s first two sustainability-linked bonds on Wednesday.
Sustainable Finance
New Zealand to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds This Year
By Editors | 18/09/2022
New Zealand’s Treasury has appointed BNZ and Deutsche Bank (Sydney) as joint structuring advisors to help establish the sovereign green bond programme.
Climate Risk
NGOs Call on Banks to Improve on Net Zero Delivery
By ESG Investor | 18/09/2022
Net Zero Banking Alliance members are under pressure to restrict their financing of fossil fuel projects, including coal production.
Reporting & Disclosures
Work Begins on Assurance Standards for Sustainability Reporting
By Editors | 16/09/2022
IOSCO welcomes work by the IAASB and IESBA to develop assurance and ethics standards for sustainability-related corporate reporting.
Sustainable Finance
MAS Launches New Transformation Map for Financial Industry
By Editors | 16/09/2022
MAS will promote the FX trading ecosystem, enhance fund structures, support fintechs, improve its bond infrastructure, and scale up sustainable and transition financing.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Advances Work to Ensure Banking System Resilience
By Editors | 15/09/2022
The BCBS agreed to continue assessing bank use of AI/machine learning, finalise a crypto framework by year-end, and develop measures to address climate risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
“No Consensus” on ESG Reporting Standards at Exchanges
By ESG Investor | 14/09/2022
The WFE said exchanges report increased demand from investors for ESG disclosures, but limited progress in providing common guidance on reporting standards.
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