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Climate Risk
FSA Issues Guidance to Japanese FIs on Using NGFS Scenarios
By Editors | 19/04/2022
The guidance will help Japanese financial institutions use of the NGFS scenarios to conduct climate-related financial risk analysis, the FSA said.
Structural Regulation
China to Unify Domestic Markets to Prevent Unfair Competition
By Editors | 19/04/2022
China will cultivate a unified national ecological and environment market and create unified carbon emissions and water rights trading markets.
Sustainable Finance
JPX Issues Framework for Digitally Tracked Green Bonds
By Manesh Samtani | 19/04/2022
JPX also announced a partnership with Hitachi, Nomura Securities and BOOSTRY to issue the first publicly-offered bonds under the new framework.
Reporting & Disclosures
Bangladesh Bank Issues Revised CSR Reporting Form
By Mark Johnston | 14/04/2022
The new reporting form introduces a requirement to disclose whether banks and NBFIs are using external agencies, foundations or other third parties to conduct their CSR activities.
Reporting & Disclosures
Canada to Require Climate Disclosures for FIs from 2024
By Editors | 14/04/2022
The OSFI will consult financial institutions on climate disclosures guidelines that will phase in mandatory TCFD-aligned reporting beginning in 2024.
Emerging Prudential Risks
ASEAN Ministers, Central Banks Prioritise Financial Stability, Inclusion
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2022
Finance ministers and central bankers have committed to promoting financial stability, financial inclusion and banking integration in the ASEAN region.
ESG Data
European Commission Consults on ESG Ratings Market
By Editors | 13/04/2022
The consultation will feed into an impact assessment being prepared this year to evaluate whether a policy initiative on ESG ratings is needed.
Sustainable Finance
SGX Set to List First ETF Based on New Low Carbon Index
By Editors | 12/04/2022
The ETF will allow investors to buy just one unit at a time, a feature aimed at attracting investment from younger and newer investors.
Reporting & Disclosures
Thai SEC Finalises Disclosure Guidelines for SRI Funds
By Editors | 12/04/2022
The guidelines will promote transparency, enable investors to make more informed decisions, and reduce the risk of greenwashing, the SEC says.
Reporting & Disclosures
IIGCC Offers Ratios to Track Portfolios’ Climate Impact
By ESG Investor | 12/04/2022
A new report by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change provides guidance to asset owners on closing the net zero investment gap.
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