Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bangladesh Bank Issues Revised CSR Reporting Form

    By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2022

    The new reporting form introduces a requirement to disclose whether banks and NBFIs are using external agencies, foundations or other third parties to conduct their CSR activities.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Canada to Require Climate Disclosures for FIs from 2024

    By Editors | 14/04/2022

    The OSFI will consult financial institutions on climate disclosures guidelines that will phase in mandatory TCFD-aligned reporting beginning in 2024.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    ASEAN Ministers, Central Banks Prioritise Financial Stability, Inclusion

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022

    Finance ministers and central bankers have committed to promoting financial stability, financial inclusion and banking integration in the ASEAN region.

    ESG Data

    European Commission Consults on ESG Ratings Market

    By Editors | 13/04/2022

    The consultation will feed into an impact assessment being prepared this year to evaluate whether a policy initiative on ESG ratings is needed.

    Sustainable Finance

    SGX Set to List First ETF Based on New Low Carbon Index

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The ETF will allow investors to buy just one unit at a time, a feature aimed at attracting investment from younger and newer investors.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thai SEC Finalises Disclosure Guidelines for SRI Funds

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    The guidelines will promote transparency, enable investors to make more informed decisions, and reduce the risk of greenwashing, the SEC says.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IIGCC Offers Ratios to Track Portfolios’ Climate Impact

    By ESG Investor | 12/04/2022

    A new report by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change provides guidance to asset owners on closing the net zero investment gap.

    ESG Data

    IMF Updates Climate Change Indicators Dashboard

    By Editors | 12/04/2022

    Major updates to the dashboard include introducing new indicators as well as updating data for the existing indicators.

    Climate Risk

    Financial Institutions Underestimating Climate Risk: IPCC Report

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    Transparency alone is insufficient to drive the required asset reallocation in the absence of clear regulatory frameworks, the report says.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    JPX, QUICK Corp Publish Explanations on ESG Issues

    By Editors | 07/04/2022

    The document provides guidance on the issues facing Japanese companies when it comes to ESG disclosures.

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