Sustainability & ESG

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia EPF Establishes Sustainable Investment Policy

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    The EPF is Malaysia’s largest institutional investor and pension fund. The policy will guide it in integrating ESG considerations in its investment processes.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    From Russia in Haste

    By ESG Investor | 06/04/2022

    The response of corporates and investors to the invasion of Ukraine suggests both need to overhaul their due diligence processes.

    ESG Data

    Hong Kong Launches Climate Risk Data Source Repository

    By Editors | 06/04/2022

    The repository contains a set of available data sources to help FIs manage climate-related risks and set climate-related goals and strategies.

    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan FSC Ramps Up Efforts to Promote Green Finance

    By Darien Choong | 06/04/2022

    The FSC will encourage FIs to use their capital, investment and financing decision-making power to guide enterprises towards sustainable development.

    Credit Risk

    BOJ Publishes Details on Planned Bank Examinations for Fiscal 2022

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/04/2022

    Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.

    Climate Risk

    “Room for Improvement” in Climate Risk Tools – UNEP FI

    By ESG Investor | 03/04/2022

    Greater scope and depth needed to keep pace with demand for more holistic approaches to climate risk management by banks and investors.

    Climate Risk

    Malaysia JC3 Issues Draft TCFD Application Guide for FIs

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    All Malaysian FIs will be expected to adopt basic recommendations set out in the application guide and encouraged to adopt more sophisticated ‘stretch’ recommendations.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore Updates Stewardship Principles for Responsible Investors

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The updated Principles emphasise the need to integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making and stewardship practices.

    Sustainable Finance

    SGX, UK Partner to Fund New SDG-Aligned Issuers

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    SGX and MOBILIST will partner to support new issuers of securities aligned with the SDGs by deploying equity capital and other forms of assistance.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Publishes Work Programme for 2022

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Key focus areas include work to address Covid-19 scarring effects, enhance cross-border payments, and address financial risks from climate change.

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