Sustainability & ESG

    Climate Risk

    G20 Approves Global Tax Deal, Commits to Climate Goals

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    International tax reforms were approved by all the G20 leaders ahead of the COP26 summit on climate change in Glasgow which began on Monday.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    CFA Standards Shine Spotlight on Funds’ ESG Claims

    By ESG Investor | 02/11/2021

    The voluntary standards aim to help investors assess and compare how investment products consider ESG issues across objectives, strategy, and stewardship.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Bursa Malaysia Launches Competency Framework on Sustainability

    By Editors | 01/11/2021

    The framework maps competencies against sustainability-related positions to facilitate the development of sustainability strategies and reporting approaches.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan FSA Finalises Guidelines on Social Bond Issuance

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Under the guidelines, social bond issuers have to make annual disclosures on the use of the proceeds and the social benefits they yield.

    Sustainable Finance

    BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.

    Capital Adequacy

    EU Defers Full Basel III Implementation to January 2025

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021

    The EU’s Basel III package of rules includes requirements for banks to under climate stress testing as well as identify, disclose and manage ESG risks.

    Climate Risk

    China State Council Unveils Climate Action Plan Ahead of COP26

    By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021

    The action plan commits China to reaching 25% in non-fossil energy consumption in its mix by 2030, compared to 16 percent in 2020.

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan Developing Certification Framework For ESG Related Bonds

    By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021

    Japan’s FSA will also formulate codes of conduct for ESG evaluation organisations, covering transparency, fairness, and good governance.

    Climate Risk

    UNEP FI Warns of Inconsistencies in FIs’ Transition Plans

    By ESG Investor | 28/10/2021

    New recommendations offer a baseline for asset owners assessing the credibility of their asset managers’ net-zero commitments and investment strategies.

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