Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    CDSB Consolidates into IFRS Foundation to Support ISSB

    By Editors | 06/02/2022

    The consolidation includes the transfer of CDSB staff and core intellectual property and technical assets to support the work of the ISSB.

    Sustainable Finance

    New IIGCC Net Zero Guidance for Private Equity Investors

    By ESG Investor | 04/02/2022

    The guidance outlines recommended scope, metrics and targets, and implementation actions investors can use when aligning PE assets with net zero ambitions.

    Sustainable Finance

    Tokyo Seeks Status as Asian Hub for Transition Finance

    By Editors | 04/02/2022

    Establishing Tokyo as a regional transition finance hub is part of a Kishida policy goal to create an “Asian zero-emission community”.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ISSB Climate Standard Won’t Ignore Impact – IOSCO

    By ESG Investor | 03/02/2022

    Interoperability between reporting standards and across jurisdictions is key to establishing a global baseline, says IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Considers Removing Quarterly Reporting Requirements

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    A summary report setting out key considerations for the removal of quarterly reporting is expected to be released in the coming months.

    Capital Adequacy

    Preparatory Work to Implement Basel III is Progressing: HKMA

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    The HKMA will submit legislative amendments in early 2023 to implement the Basel III final reforms, which will take effect from 1 July 2023.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS to Issue New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for ESG Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2022

    Greenwashing poses a “real and present danger” to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.

    Operational Risk

    BSP Implementing “RING” Approach to Protect Financial System

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    “RING” stands for Risk management guidelines, Integrity, New technologies, and Governance standards, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno

    ESG Data

    SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

    SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.

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