Sustainability & ESG

    ESG Data

    ESG Data, Regulation and the APAC Fragmentation Challenge

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

    Panellists at Regulation Asia’s ESG Tech & Data event discussed the need for methodology transparency and better company reporting.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bursa Malaysia Issues New Guidance on Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 16/12/2021

    The guide is meant to help companies comply with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, a revised version of which was issued by the SC in April.

    Climate Risk

    HK to Enhance Mainland Connection via Stock Connect, Carbon Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2021

    The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong’s trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SGX Unveils Roadmap for Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2021

    Mandatory climate reporting will be required by listed FIs from financial year 2023. Board diversity policies have to be disclosed in annual reports.

    Climate Risk

    BOJ to Assess Market Functioning in Relation to Climate

    By Editors | 14/12/2021

    The BOJ will gather stakeholder views on how climate-related risks and opportunities are reflected in stock and bond prices and how to develop the ESG bond market.

    Sustainable Finance

    Bangko Sentral’s ‘Deliberate Approach’ to Sustainable Finance

    By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2021

    Deputy governor Chuchi Fonacier explains the BSP’s policy approach to sustainability, highlighting the central bank’s role as an ‘enabler’, ‘mobiliser’ and ‘doer’.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thai SEC Consults on Disclosure Guidance for SRI Funds

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Disclosures should include an investment strategy that details the securities analysis and selection process and investment benchmarks used.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HK Bourse Finalises New Rules on Governance, Board Diversity

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Amended corporate governance code and listing rules will require firms to ensure board independence, refreshment, and diversity from 1 January 2022.

    Climate Risk

    Malaysia to Introduce Mandatory TCFD-aligned Disclosures for FIs

    By Editors | 13/12/2021

    Guidance on climate risk management, scenario analysis and disclosures will be issued for consultation. Specialised training will be introduced in 2022.

    CBDCs

    PBOC Reiterates Commitment to Hong Kong Financial Centre

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2021

    Key areas of collaboration to enhance Hong Kong’s roles as an international financial centre include CBDC, regtech, green finance development.

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