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Reporting & Disclosures
Code of Practice Launches for Voluntary Carbon Markets
By ESG Investor | 10/06/2022
Google, Unilever and Hitachi have signed on to the new code, which aims to improve the integrity of corporate claims about the use of carbon credits.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB, IMF Conclude Second G20 Data Gaps Initiative
By Editors | 09/06/2022
A third data gaps initiative has been proposed, to address data gaps relating to climate change, fintech and financial inclusion, among other things.
Climate Risk
EU ETS Reform Proposal Falls at Parliamentary Hurdle
By ESG Investor | 09/06/2022
Some MEPs argued this would result in more emissions in the short term, choosing to vote down the “weaker” proposal altogether, causing delays.
Sustainable Finance
China Launches Transition Bonds for Eight ‘Dirty’ Industries
By Darien Choong | 09/06/2022
Huaneng, Hualu Group and Baosteel have become the first companies to issue transition bonds, marking the official launch of the pilot programme.
Climate Risk
Taiwan Banks to Undergo Climate Change Stress Tests in 2023
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The local banking association is developing the climate-change stress tests, the content of which will be finalised by the end of this year.
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Lawmakers Agree Gender Diversity Directive
By Editors | 08/06/2022
The law will require EU listed companies to have women take up at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of all director posts, by mid-2026.
Sustainable Finance
Temasek Launches New Climate Impact Investment Platform
By Editors | 08/06/2022
Temasek has committed an initial SGD 5 billion which will be invested in technology- and nature-based solutions as well as carbon ecosystem enablers.
Sustainable Finance
GFANZ Launches APAC Network to Accelerate Move to Net Zero
By Editors | 08/06/2022
GFANZ has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with support from SGX, Temasek and MAS.
Climate Risk
Squelching Dissent Could Harm Credibility of ESG Policy
By Peter Guy | 08/06/2022
The climate action message has become strident, repetitious, and mired in intolerance, putting at risk the still-fragile credibility the movement has built thus far.
Cryptocurrency
US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022
The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.
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