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Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent
By Editors | 06/09/2022
The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets
By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022
The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.
Climate Risk
Thai Banks Pledge to Accelerate Action on ESG, Climate
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2022
Thai banks adopt “ESG Declaration”. Government sets new carbon neutrality and net zero timelines. Climate Change Bill to become law in 2023.
Trading & Investment
China Opens More Derivatives Products to Foreign Investors
By Editors | 03/09/2022
CFFEX, ZCE, SHFE, INE and DCE opened more futures and options products to foreign investors. New derivatives products are also being developed.
Reporting & Disclosures
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Educating Investors About ESG
By Editors | 01/09/2022
Regulators should help investors better understand ESG certifications, labels and scores, and facilitate financial advisor anti-greenwashing training.
Reporting & Disclosures
Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs
By Editors | 01/09/2022
Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.
Reporting & Disclosures
More Sustainability Roles Emerging in Finance, Accountancy Sectors
By Editors | 31/08/2022
A study published by ISCA, EY, SMU and SAC identifies three trends in sustainability that will expand the current job roles and skills required for accountancy and finance professionals.
Sustainable Finance
China to Develop Chongqing into Green Finance Hub
By Darien Choong | 30/08/2022
The plan will seek to transform Chongqing into a green finance hub in five years, with “rich green financial products and services”.
Trading & Investment
Sri Lanka Launches Third Phase of Capital Market Digitisation
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 30/08/2022
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna said the CSE will introduce new products, including paper gold, SPACs, Islamic products, structured warrants and green bonds.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US SEC Shines Spotlight on Executive Compensation
By ESG Investor | 30/08/2022
US companies will be required to disclose information reflecting the relationship between executive compensation and the financial performance.
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