Sustainability & ESG

    Climate Risk

    IIGCC Launches New Investor Climate Engagement Toolkit

    By ESG Investor | 26/04/2022

    Stewardship and corporate engagement are “vital levers” to ensure companies meet decarbonisation targets, says IIGCC CEO.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Malaysia to Enhance Governance at State-backed Investment Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2022

    Among other things, the PGG recommends that female directors comprise a minimum 30 percent of a GLIC’s board.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    CSRC Issues Standards for Fund Managers, Carbon Products

    By Darien Choong | 23/04/2022

    The new series of financial industry standards cover data governance of fund companies, carbon financial products, and mobile app design.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka Must Provide ‘Adequate Assurances’ for IMF Assistance

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/04/2022

    The UNDP says Sri Lanka should introduce a temporary basic income and negotiate “debt-for-nature” swaps. The stock market has been closed all week.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    UK FCA Finalises Rules on Board Diversity Disclosure, Targets

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    At least 40 percent of the board, and at least one senior position, should be held by women. Disclosures requirements apply for accounting periods starting 1 April 2022.

    Tokenisation

    Asset Managers Should Put Customers at Heart: SGX

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    At the IMAS Digital Summit 2022, SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye discussed the exchange’s approach to digital assets and technology adoption.

    Climate Risk

    IMF Creates New Loan-Based Resilience and Sustainability Trust

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2022

    The IMF’s new loan-based trust seeks to help lower middle-income countries deal with external shocks like climate change and pandemics.

    Climate Risk

    ABS Launches Environmental Risk Questionnaire for Banks

    By Editors | 21/04/2022

    The ABS has launched an industry standard template to help banks engage corporate clients in the assessment and mitigation of environmental risk issues.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    FSB Warns of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Financial Stability Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2022

    Global financial stability cannot be taken for granted going forward, FSB Chair Klaas Knot said in a letter to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CSRC Finalises New Rules on Investor Relations Management

    By Darien Choong | 20/04/2022

    The guidelines require listed companies to enhance their investor relations practices, including by providing more ESG information in communications.

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