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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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