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ESG Data
Japan FSA Forms Subcommittee to Address ESG Data Issues
By Editors | 07/02/2022
The subcommittee was formed to formalise discussions with ESG rating and data providers on addressing issues relating to data quality and reliability.
Structural Regulation
BOT Sets Out Plans for ‘New Financial Landscape’
By Mark Johnston | 07/02/2022
The BOT will introduce virtual bank licences, relax fintech investment limits for banks, promote open data, and establish TCFD aligned disclosure standards.
Reporting & Disclosures
PRI Calls for ISSB Prototype to go Further on Materiality
By ESG Investor | 07/02/2022
The PRI also recommends improvements with regard to interoperability, presentation of disclosure requirements and implementation.
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.
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