Sustainability & ESG

    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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