Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Philippine Govt Launches Sustainable Finance Framework

By Mark Johnston | 17/01/2022

The framework sets out a roadmap on how the government intends to raise green, social and sustainability bonds, loans, and other debt instruments in international capital markets.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo to Establish Sustainable Energy Fund in March 2022

By Editors | 15/01/2022

The Tokyo metropolitan government will invest JPY 1 billion in the fund, which will be operated by Looop Inc, as part of efforts to promote the development of renewable energy.

Cryptocurrency

China State Planner Declares Cryptocurrency Mining Obsolete

By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022

The NDRC said that measures to stamp out cryptocurrency mining are part of efforts to help achieve peak carbon and carbon neutrality targets on schedule.

Trading & Investment

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan

By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022

The SET will launch a new exchange for fundraising by SMEs and startups within in Q1, and a new digital asset exchange in Q3.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Launch Battery Metal Futures in H1 2022

By Editors | 12/01/2022

Futures contracts in cobalt metal, cobalt hydroxide, lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide will be launched subject to regulatory approval.

Climate Risk

WEF Calls for Global Coordination to Address Emerging Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2022

The climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks, an uneven global recovery and competition in space were cited as key risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Indonesia: OJK Outlines Capital Market Priorities for 2022

By Mark Johnston | 11/01/2022

OJK will work on developing a carbon exchange at IDX, new derivative instruments, and central clearing infrastructure.

Sustainable Finance

FSC Korea Outlines Plans to Launch Second ‘New Deal’ Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/01/2022

A private fund manager will be selected to manage 20% of the fund, which will prioritise investment in carbon net zero initiatives and local New Deal sectors.

Reporting & Disclosures

The Golden Thread Running Through Sustainability

By Michael Tang | 05/01/2022

Michael Tang discusses SGX’s progressive approach to sustainability reporting, and the need for boards to consider what is best suited for the business, its operations and stakeholders.