Sustainability & ESG

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MyComplianceOffice Awarded Best Solution in Conduct Risk Management

    By Editors | 10/12/2021

    MyComplianceOffice allows firms to monitor and manage conflicts of interest and conduct risk within their organisations.

    Climate Risk

    Korea to Conduct First Climate Stress Test in Financial Sector in 2022

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    The FSS has introduced a guideline on the management of climate risks in the financial sector.  Meanwhile, a green finance handbook will be finalised for publication next year.

    Market Data & Technology

    ICE Data Services Wins Best Solution for Reference Data Offering 

    By Editors | 09/12/2021

    ICE Data Services provides high quality reference data covering over 35 million financial instruments in more than 210 markets.

    Climate Risk

    HKMA Shares ‘Sound Practices’ in Bank Climate Strategies

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2021

    Banks are “strongly encouraged” to enhance their green and sustainability programmes to encompass climate risk management and the sound practices.

    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC

    By Editors | 08/12/2021

    Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US Climate Reporting Framework Expected Q1 2022

    By ESG Investor | 08/12/2021

    The framework is complex and SEC staff want to “get it right first time”, says PRI’s Head of US Policy Gregory Hershman.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    RBNZ Responds to XRB and MfE Climate Consultations

    By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021

    The RBNZ offers suggestions on the new disclosure standards being developed by the XRB, and proposes policy options to increase the flow of private capital into low-emissions investment.

    Sustainable Finance

    ISDA Calls for Legal Clarity on Voluntary Carbon Credits

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2021

    Legal clarity across jurisdictions would support the drafting of standardised documentation for a voluntary carbon credit OTC derivatives market.

    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.

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