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Climate Risk
IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition
By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021
“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX to Consult on Sustainability Reporting Enhancements “Soon”
By Manesh Samtani | 10/08/2021
The consultation will seek views on incorporating the TCFD recommendations, specific metrics to improve data comparability, assurance requirements, and board diversity disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 10/08/2021
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
Structural Regulation
US SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal on Board Diversity
By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021
The new rules will require listed companies to meet race and gender targets, or explain in writing why they have failed to do so.
Sustainable Finance
FIs Team Up to Accelerate Coal Plant Closures in APAC
By Editors | 05/08/2021
Prudential, Citi, HSBC, and BlackRock are reportedly working on a plan to buy out coal-fired plants and wind them down early.
Climate Risk
Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption
By Editors | 05/08/2021
12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Sets Out Action Plan for Second Half of 2021
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021
Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.
Climate Risk
JPX Sets Organisational Targets to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
By Editors | 02/08/2021
JPX is researching the possibility of generating renewable energy through its own energy generation facilities.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC to Guide Long Term Funds Towards ESG Investments
By Editors | 01/08/2021
The PBOC will guide pension funds, insurance, social security and asset managers towards investing in ESG products, officials said at a recent forum.
Climate Risk
BOJ to Pursue ‘Learning-by-doing’ Approach to Climate Risk
By Editors | 29/07/2021
The BOJ will offer zero-interest funds to FIs making loans and investments to tackle climate change, study the programme’s impacts, and make adjustments when necessary.
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