Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SRI Taxonomy a ‘Critical Building Block’ for Malaysia Capital Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2021

    Malaysia’s Securities Commission is on track to publish a draft SRI taxonomy for consultation by the end of the year.

    Sustainable Finance

    COP26 Deal to Pave Way for Carbon Markets Growth

    By ESG Investor | 15/11/2021

    Agreement on Paris rules in Glasgow expected to stimulate investment flows, while wider deal seen as key, if limited, step on path to low-carbon transition.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Power Companies Issue First ‘Energy Guarantee Bonds’

    By Editors | 15/11/2021

    Industrial Bank underwrote two ‘energy guarantee bonds’ worth a total CNY 4 billion, the proceeds of which will be used to help address power shortages.

    Sustainable Finance

    China Allows Foreign Firms to Issue Social, Sustainability Bonds

    By Editors | 15/11/2021

    Overseas firms  can register to issue ‘panda bonds’ designated to fund social responsibility and sustainable development projects, NAFMII has announced.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indonesia, UAE to Cooperate on Payments, Fintech, AML

    By Editors | 11/11/2021

    Central banks will cooperate on cross-border payments, fintech, and AML. Financial services regulators will cooperate on developing the Islamic finance industry.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASEAN Sectoral Bodies Publish Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2021

    The ASEAN Sectoral Bodies make inclusivity and credibility central to the regional taxonomy for sustainable finance.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Directs Fund Managers to Review Arms-related Exposure

    By Darien Choong | 10/11/2021

    Fund managers are asked to review their offshore funds, including funds sold in China, and disclose exposures to weapons-related industries.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Offers Progress Update on Climate, Cryptoasset Work

    By Editors | 09/11/2021

    The BCBS will issue a consultation this month on the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks at internationally active banks.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Project Greenprint: MAS Unveils Plans to Boost Green Finance

    By Darien Choong | 09/11/2021

    To support the green finance ecosystem, MAS and the industry will together develop four interoperable platforms under Project Greenprint.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Finance Strategy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

    The strategy highlights efforts to enhance disclosures, develop green bond markets, and ensure FIs manage climate risk and support borrowers.

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