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Climate Risk
PBOC Concludes First Phase of Climate Risk Stress Tests
By Editors | 27/02/2022
Defaults in the thermal power, steel and cement sectors may increase if companies in those sectors do not shift to low-carbon alternatives.
Reporting & Disclosures
HK FRC Establishes Sustainability & Climate Action Task Force
By Editors | 24/02/2022
The task force will provide high level recommendations on strategic actions the FRC should consider to promote sustainability reporting in Hong Kong.
Trading & Investment
HK Budget Includes More Borrower Relief, Capital Market Reforms
By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2022
Finance Secretary Paul Chan announced measures to further reform Hong Kong’s listing rules, promote the bond market, and introduce yuan share trading in the city.
Sustainable Finance
BSP Calls on Banks to Adhere to Sustainable Finance Roadmap
By Mark Johnston | 22/02/2022
Lending to activities that are considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.
Climate Risk
Singapore Govt, MAS to Extend Support for Businesses
By Editors | 21/02/2022
MAS is extending its SGD facility to support SME lending. Singapore will target net zero emissions by or around 2050, which was previously the target for halving emissions.
Sustainable Finance
HK Government Set to Issue Inaugural Retail Green Bond
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/02/2022
Hong Kong financial secretary Paul Chan said the issuance allows residents to “directly contribute to greening Hong Kong and share the fruit of the sustainable development”.
Reporting & Disclosures
India Establishes New Disclosure Framework for CSR Spending
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/02/2022
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a new form for companies to use when reporting information on their CSR spending.
Sustainable Finance
UBS, StanChart, BNP Sign On to Join VCM Initiative
By Editors | 16/02/2022
The initiative, now known as Carbonplace, will seek to develop infrastructure to facilitate reliable, secure, and scalable trading of high-integrity carbon credits.
Sustainable Finance
JPX Commences Research On ‘Digitally Tracked Green Bonds’
By Editors | 14/02/2022
JPX plans to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while at the same time enabling investors to track its progress over time.
Sustainable Finance
Philippine SEC Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards
By Editors | 14/02/2022
The SEC seeks views from investment firms and fund managers on their expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers, and regulatory requirements.
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