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ESG Data
Data with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap
By Editors | 02/08/2022
While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.
Sustainable Finance
China Releases Domestically Unified Green Bond Principles
By Darien Choong | 02/08/2022
The Principles will promote the unification of domestic green bond standards and integration with international green finance standards – including those from ICMA.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore to Launch Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Sale
By Editors | 01/08/2022
Both institutional and retail investors will be able to apply to purchase the bonds, which will be launched via a book-building process this week.
Climate Risk
Pilot Indicators Launched to Track Banks’ Net Zero Transition
By ESG Investor | 01/08/2022
The IIGCC and TPI have launched an investor-led framework of pilot indicators to assess banks on the transition to net zero.
Sustainable Finance
High Definition: Does Asia Need a Unified ESG Taxonomy?
By Editors | 01/08/2022
As countries move at different speeds towards developing their own standards, is this multiplicity an obstacle to a greener future?
Climate Risk
US Treasury Launches Data Hub for Climate Risk Assessments
By Editors | 01/08/2022
The Climate Data and Analytics Hub will enable financial regulators to use data from across the government to assess climate-related financial stability risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
NZ XRB Issues Final Consultation on Climate Reporting Standards
By Editors | 31/07/2022
The XRB intends to finalise the standards in December 2022. New Zealand’s first climate statements will be published in April 2024.
Climate Risk
Australia Introduces Bill to Enshrine Climate Targets in Law
By Editors | 29/07/2022
The bill will enshrine into law a commitment to reduce emissions 43 percent by 2030, based on 2005 levels, and to reach net zero by 2050.
Reporting & Disclosures
MAS Issues Sustainability Report, New Guidelines for ESG Funds
By Darien Choong | 29/07/2022
The new guidelines will take effect from 1 January 2023, requiring fund managers in Singapore to disclose more information for any retail funds sold with ESG label.
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand ESG Funds Must Provide Better Disclosures: FMA
By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2022
Fund managers need to provide accurate and high-quality information to explain and support claims that their products incorporate non-financial factors.
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