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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.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan FSC Revises Guidelines on Financial Industry Disclosures
By Darien Choong | 04/01/2022
The amendments will enhance disclosures on environmental and social issues, board diversity and independence, and information security policies and risks.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Disburses First Loans to Fund Emission Reduction Projects
By Editors | 04/01/2022
CNY 85.5 billion was distributed under a lending facility that allows banks to apply for cheap funding to lend out to businesses for emission reduction projects.
Reporting & Disclosures
China to Require Mandatory Disclosure of Environmental Information
By Darien Choong | 04/01/2022
New rules taking effect in February will require companies to compile annual environmental information disclosure reports for submission by 15 March of each year.
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