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Sustainable Finance
Five Banks Join HKMA-IFC Green Banking Initiative
By Editors | 08/06/2022
BOCHK, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC and StanChart will work closely with IFC and HKMA to advocate client adaptation and promote green finance.
Climate Risk
CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities
By Editors | 07/06/2022
The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.
Reporting & Disclosures
TWSE Launches New ESG Disclosure Platform
By Editors | 07/06/2022
Listed companies are required to disclose the relevant information, or explain why they cannot, within six months of the end of each fiscal year.
Sustainable Finance
CBIRC Gives FIs One Year to Establish Green Finance Systems
By Darien Choong | 05/06/2022
Banks and insurers are instructed to have their green finance management systems and procedures in place by 1 June 2023.
ESG Data
ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact
By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022
Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.
Reporting & Disclosures
ESMA Issues Supervisory Guidance on Greenwashing in Funds
By Editors | 04/06/2022
ESMA says administrative measures, including enforcement, may be appropriate in cases where SFDR disclosures are misleading or do not match fund documentation.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Green Link Digital Bank Launches Operations in Singapore
By Editors | 03/06/2022
Green Link Digital Bank, owned by Greenland Group and Linklogis, will seek to address the needs of underserved MSMEs.
Sustainable Finance
LuxSE, India INX Announce New MOU, First Dual Listing
By Editors | 02/06/2022
The MOU promises to facilitate listings of Indian sustainable securities on LuxSE, which will help to enhance their visibility to international investors.
Reporting & Disclosures
DWS CEO Quits Over Greenwashing Accusations
By ESG Investor | 02/06/2022
Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Drafts Indicators to Assess Social Projects
By Editors | 02/06/2022
A draft set of indicators have been published which issuers can use to help them assess the social impacts of projects financed with social bonds.
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