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Sustainable Finance
SC Malaysia Launches New Framework for SRI-Linked Sukuk
By Editors | 02/07/2022
Issuers can use SRI-linked sukuk proceeds for general purpose, subject to their commitments to future improvements for sustainability outcomes within a predefined timeline.
Structural Regulation
GFXC Launches New Tool to Drive Adoption of FX Global Code
By Editors | 01/07/2022
The new web-based prototype tool will reduce the barriers to signing the Code and encourage adoption by more buy-side firms.
Climate Risk
HKMA to Integrate Climate Risk in Supervisory Processes
By Editors | 01/07/2022
Climate risk management will be a standing item in annual prudential meetings with banks. The CAMEL rating framework will be updated.
Sustainable Finance
Shanghai Approves Regulations to Promote Green Finance Development
By Darien Choong | 30/06/2022
The regulations, effective on 1 July, will support the establishment of evaluation, identification and classification standards for green finance products and projects.
Emerging Prudential Risks
SFC Reviewing Market Practices to Guard Against Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022
Reviews underway cover concentration risk in OTC derivatives markets, risk management at futures brokers, and block trading practices.
Sustainable Finance
ICMA Issues KPI Registry for Sustainability-Linked Bonds
By ESG Investor | 30/06/2022
ICMA has also updated its guidance and introduced clarifications to support growth of the sustainable bond market.
Climate Risk
Malaysia Regulators Publish TCFD Adoption Guide for FIs
By Editors | 30/06/2022
All local and foreign FIs are expected to adopt the basic recommendations set out in the application guide within a recommended timeframe of 24 months.
Nature & Biodiversity
TNFD Unveils Metrics Architecture in Second Beta Framework
By ESG Investor | 30/06/2022
There are due to be two further beta drafts to be launched ahead of the final framework’s planned publication in September 2023.
Sustainable Finance
G7 Announces Initiative to Counter Belt and Road Initiative
By Editors | 28/06/2022
The US plans to contribute USD 200 billion to the new initiative, while the rest of the G7 will contribute another USD 400 billion.
ESG Data
ESG Ratings Providers Fall Short on Transparency – ESMA
By ESG Investor | 27/06/2022
There are 59 ESG ratings providers active in the EU, ESMA said in a letter to the European Commission.
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