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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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