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AI Risk & Governance
Singapore to Deepen AI Capabilities in Financial Sector
By Mark Johnston | 09/11/2021
Singapore has pledged an additional S$180mn in additional AI research funding to enhance the financial sector’s AI capabilities.
Climate Risk
PBOC Launches Credit Tool to Support Emissions Reduction
By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2021
The PBOC will provide lenders up to 60 percent of the principal of carbon emission reduction loans at an interest rate of 1.75 percent.
Reporting & Disclosures
Securities Lending Associations Publish Best Practice Voting Guide
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/11/2021
The new guide is the first publication of a new working group formed by five securities lending associations, including ISLA and PASLA.
Climate Risk
BIS Launches Climate Training Portal for Central Banks
By Editors | 08/11/2021
The training will initially cover climate-related risk drivers, transmission channels, measurement methodologies, bank stress testing, insurance sector supervision, and TCFD disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
HKEX Issues Guidance on TCFD-aligned Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 08/11/2021
The guidance has been published to help listed companies prepare for TCFD-aligned climate change reporting, which will become mandatory in Hong Kong by 2025.
Sustainable Finance
HK Steering Group Reaffirms Green Finance Hub Ambitions
By Editors | 07/11/2021
The Steering Group welcomed initiatives from the IFRS Foundation and IPSF, saying it will continue efforts to develop Hong Kong into a carbon trading hub.
Climate Risk
LSEG, JPX to Develop Climate Indices for Japan Equity Market
By Editors | 07/11/2021
The new indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index.
Reporting & Disclosures
FCA Seeks Input on Disclosure, Labelling System for ESG Products
By Editors | 07/11/2021
The FCA is seeking views on product classification and labelling criteria for sustainable investment products, as well as asset manager and product-level disclosures.
Sustainable Finance
China, EU Publish Common Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2021
The PBOC says the common taxonomy will help promote China-EU green investment and financing cooperation and cross-border activities, while reducing the cost of green certification.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bank Compensation Practices More Advanced Than Other FIs: FSB
By Editors | 05/11/2021
The use of balanced scorecards based on KPIs in determining compensation is “critical” to promoting a sound risk culture in a firm, the FSB says.
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