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Climate Risk
HKMA Shares ‘Sound Practices’ in Bank Climate Strategies
By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2021
Banks are “strongly encouraged” to enhance their green and sustainability programmes to encompass climate risk management and the sound practices.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC
By Editors | 08/12/2021
Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.
Reporting & Disclosures
US Climate Reporting Framework Expected Q1 2022
By ESG Investor | 08/12/2021
The framework is complex and SEC staff want to “get it right first time”, says PRI’s Head of US Policy Gregory Hershman.
Reporting & Disclosures
RBNZ Responds to XRB and MfE Climate Consultations
By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021
The RBNZ offers suggestions on the new disclosure standards being developed by the XRB, and proposes policy options to increase the flow of private capital into low-emissions investment.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Calls for Legal Clarity on Voluntary Carbon Credits
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021
Legal clarity across jurisdictions would support the drafting of standardised documentation for a voluntary carbon credit OTC derivatives market.
Climate Risk
Taiwan Issues Climate Risk Disclosure Guidelines for Banks, Insurers
By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2021
The first disclosures are expected to be published by the end of June 2023, covering governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.
Climate Risk
HKEX Launches Net Zero Guide, ESG Metrics on STAGE
By Editors | 05/12/2021
The Net Zero Guide will help companies develop a pathway to net-zero. A new equities section on STAGE will provide a consolidated view of ESG ratings from different providers.
Reporting & Disclosures
SFDR Level 2 Delayed Yet Again
By ESG Investor | 04/12/2021
Complexity of combining SFDR and Taxonomy-specific RTSs pushes implementation date back to 2023.
Climate Risk
BOJ Outlines Three ‘Essential’ Elements of Climate Response
By Mark Johnston | 03/12/2021
BOJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda discussed scenario analysis, sustainable finance, and enhanced disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
EU Due Diligence Initiative Back in Focus After Delays
By ESG Investor | 01/12/2021
Much-postponed proposal now expected in December, following the unveiling of EU deforestation supply chain due diligence measures.
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