Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo Revises Global City Vision, Pivots To Green Finance

By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2021

Tokyo has launched version 2.0 of its global financial city ambitions, with green financing and fintech becoming central pillars of its revised strategy.

Climate Risk

Singapore Opens Local Chapter of WEF Climate Governance Initiative

By Darien Choong | 04/11/2021

The local chapter, called Climate Governance Singapore, will seek to raise board-level awareness and promote decision-making based on the impacts of climate change.

Climate Risk

Pace of Change Open to Question on COP26 Finance Day

By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021

Finance sector commitments are strongly in evidence, but NGOs and asset owners call for increased fossil fuel focus.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB Offers “Baseline” for Global Sustainability Reporting

By ESG Investor | 04/11/2021

The IFRS Foundation has officially launched its International Sustainability Standards Board and plans to issue a new climate disclosure standard next year.

Sustainable Finance

Emerging Markets Rapidly Progressing Sustainable Finance Frameworks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2021

The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network says 32 member countries have launched national frameworks that set expectations for FIs to manage ESG risk.

Sustainable Finance

Regtech Can Boost Development of Green Finance Markets – Report

By Editors | 03/11/2021

Regulatory challenges are hindering widespread acceptance of green finance products, says a new paper from FTAHK and LITE Lab@HKU.

Trading & Investment

China ABS Market: A Magnet for Global Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2021

China’s ABS market will see continued rapid growth in the coming years as the policy environment becomes more standardised and open, says Chen Yin, Associate Director at Moody’s Analytics.

Reporting & Disclosures

UK Climate Reporting Legislation for Companies “Lacks Ambition”

By ESG Investor | 03/11/2021

The existing scope of companies falling under new requirements is too narrow and TCFD alignment not close enough, says ClientEarth.

Reporting & Disclosures

IOSCO Finalises Guidance on Preventing Greenwashing in Funds

By Editors | 03/11/2021

IOSCO provides five recommendations for regulators to consider as they develop sustainability-related rules and regulations for asset managers.