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Structural Regulation
China to Develop Qianhai, Hengqin into GBA ‘Cooperative Zones’
By Editors | 14/09/2021
Qianhai in Shenzhen will be used to strengthen cooperation with Hong Kong while Hengqin in Zhuhai will serve to strengthen cooperation with Macao.
Reporting & Disclosures
MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021
Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Publishes New Papers Examining ESG Market
By Editors | 10/09/2021
The papers focus on KPIs for sustainability-linked derivatives and the accounting treatment for ESG transactions.
Sustainable Finance
Australian Carbon Exchange Expected to Launch in 2023
By Editors | 10/09/2021
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has invited 13 companies including ASX to participate in an RFP to develop an exchange-traded market and registry for carbon offset units.
Reporting & Disclosures
Global Regulators Heighten Scrutiny Over ESG Mislabelling – Reports
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021
Increased scrutiny from US, EU and UK regulators have forced asset managers to review current practices for classifying funds as ESG-focused.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Explores Role in Unified GBA Carbon Market
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2021
Hong Kong is exploring opportunities to establish a unified carbon market in the Greater Bay Area, leveraging the Guangdong ETS and Shenzhen ETS.
Climate Risk
MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
By Editors | 07/09/2021
The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.
Reporting & Disclosures
Philippine SEC to Make Sustainability Reporting Mandatory
By Editors | 06/09/2021
Publicly listed companies will be required to submit sustainability reports separate from their annual reports from 2023.
Climate Risk
Australian Banks to Complete First CVA Analysis by Year-End
By Editors | 06/09/2021
APRA has released a new paper describing the Climate Vulnerability Assessment now underway at Australia’s five largest banks.
Climate Risk
Japan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures
By ESG Investor | 06/09/2021
FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.
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