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Reporting & Disclosures
ASEAN Exchanges to Identify Common ESG Metrics
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 26/09/2021
Seven ASEAN exchanges have formed a new ESG working group to start work towards a ‘common sustainability programme’.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021
Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.
Sustainable Finance
China: Guangdong to Accelerate Integration of GBA Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2021
The Guangdong provincial government has outlined key priority areas for regional financial market integration in a new action plan.
Trading & Investment
Thailand’s SEC to Simplify Fund Disclosure Requirements
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 23/09/2021
The SEC said the information contained in prospectuses and factsheets is repetitive and redundant, making it difficult for investors to digest the information.
Climate Risk
Bursa Malaysia Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by 2022
By Editors | 23/09/2021
Eight initiatives have been identified to support Bursa Malaysia’s ambitions to become carbon neutral and achieve net zero emissions.
Sustainable Finance
Valuations of ESG Assets May be Stretched, BIS Warns
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021
The BIS compares the ESG boom to railroad stocks in the mid-1800s, internet stocks during the dotcom bubble, and MBS during the GFC.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore: ASFI, WWF Launch Sustainable Finance Academy
By Editors | 21/09/2021
ASFI Academy will help ensure the financial sector workforce develops the skills needed to implement MAS’ guidelines on environmental risk management.
Trading & Investment
SC Malaysia Launches Five Year Capital Market Masterplan
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021
The masterplan includes measures to facilitate greater fundraising efficiency, liberalise access to foreign funds, and further develop the derivatives market.
Trading & Investment
MAS, SGX, Temasek, EDBI to Jointly Boost Singapore Capital Market
By Editors | 16/09/2021
MAS and SGX will increase support for high-growth companies seeking to list in Singapore. Temasek and EDB Investments will set up funds to facilitate fundraising.
Climate Risk
Australia Can Do More to Facilitate Sustainable Recovery: OECD
By Editors | 15/09/2021
The OECD recommends the creation of a roadmap for improving reporting of climate-related risks by listed companies and financial institutions.
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