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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.
Reporting & Disclosures
Disclosure on All TCFD Categories Increasing Year by Year: JPX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021
Of the 259 TCFD-supporting companies surveyed, 42 had disclosures in all 11 TCFD categories; 36 did not have disclosures in any of the categories.
Anti-Money Laundering
Environmental Crime, A Global Security Issue
By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021
Interpol’s Rory Corcoran says environmental crime is funding global terrorism and organised crime, while also impacting the sustainability agenda.
Reporting & Disclosures
Hong Kong SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021
Chairman Tim Lui says the SFC is currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan to Improve Timeliness of Annual Reports, Strengthen Disclosures
By Darien Choong | 29/11/2021
Annual reports will have to be filed at least 7 days before shareholder meetings. The quality of sustainability disclosures will also be improved.
Climate Risk
APRA Finalises Guidance on Climate Change Financial Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2021
The new climate change prudential practice guide covers governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure.
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