Sustainability & ESG

    Alternative Markets

    FCA Sets Out Supervisory Priorities for Alternative Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Firms offering ESG products should expect to be subject to review to ensure marketing materials are not misleading.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan to Require Emissions Disclosures in Annual Reports in 2024

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    Companies will have to start disclosing climate-related information including GHG emissions data in annual reports and prospectuses in 2024.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    JPXI to Launch Platform For Listed Company ESG Disclosures

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    ESG-related information disclosed on each company’s website for the most recent three months will be displayed on the portal.

    Climate Risk

    Asset Owners Increasingly Committing to Net Zero

    By ESG Investor | 11/08/2022

    The most requested data in Asia will be security-level exposure to climate risk, portfolio-level exposure to climate risks, and scenario metrics for climate change.

    Climate Risk

    GFANZ Launches Net Zero Alignment Guidance

    By ESG Investor | 10/08/2022

    A key enhancement is an illustrative credibility framework to help assess emissions reduction targets and corporate net zero transition plans.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSC Korea to Support Firms Pursuing Business Transformation

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    The FSC will strengthen the evaluation process to ensure businesses pursuing transformation initiatives are eligible to receive financial assistance.

    Sustainable Finance

    SEBI Proposes Enhancements to Green Bond Framework

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2022

    SEBI proposes to expand the framework to cover more of India’s commitments from COP26, introduce the concept of ‘blue bonds’, and enhance disclosures.

    Climate Risk

    APRA Reveals Findings of Climate Risk Management Surveys

    By Editors | 05/08/2022

    Survey responses from banks. insurers and super funds shows are “encouraging”. A key area for improvement is metrics and targets.

    Climate Risk

    RBI Publishes Paper on Climate Risk, Sustainable Finance

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2022

    The paper offers guidance for FIs on managing climate risk. The RBI also published results from a survey to assess banks’ readiness to address climate risk.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    PBOC Preparing to Require Environmental Disclosures from FIs

    By Darien Choong | 03/08/2022

    The PBOC plans to release standards for environmental information and carbon emissions disclosures, along with a roadmap for implementation.

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