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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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