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ESG Data
IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021
A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.
Reporting & Disclosures
ISSB Climate Reporting Standard Could be Ready by July 2022
By ESG Investor | 28/06/2021
IOSCO publishes indicative timeline for development of global climate reporting standard, sets sights on ESG data and ratings providers.
Reporting & Disclosures
HK to Accelerate Plans for Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2021
The HKMA’s Darryl Chan reportedly said mandatory climate disclosure requirements could arrive in Hong Kong as early as next year.
Structural Regulation
AmCham Offers Taiwan Tips for Improving Financial Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2021
AmCham Taipei’s new whitepaper offers recommendations for banking, capital markets, asset management, private equity, insurance, tax, and sustainable development.
Credit Risk
Australian Regulators Flag Concerns Over Household Debt Risks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021
APRA has written to large banks seeking assurances that lending standards are being maintained to prevent a buildup of risk in housing loan portfolios.
Sustainable Finance
GFMA, BCG Publish Principles for Climate Finance Taxonomies
By Editors | 23/06/2021
The principles are based on a broader definition of climate finance which goes beyond debt instruments and captures equity financing and working capital.
Sustainable Finance
Shenzhen to Establish Fund to Manage Carbon Credit Sales Proceeds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021
The fund will manage the income generated from selling carbon credits, primarily using it to finance green projects in Shenzhen.
Nature & Biodiversity
CME Group to Launch Nature-Based Emissions Offset Futures
By Editors | 22/06/2021
The N-GEO futures contract will allow for delivery of eligible voluntary offset credits and will be listed by and subject to the rules of NYMEX.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BOJ Extends Covid-19 Support Measures Until March 2022
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/06/2021
The BOJ also said it will introduce a new programme to support investment and loans made by FIs to address climate change issues.
Sustainable Finance
Japan Panel Offers Recommendations on Sustainable Finance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2021
The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.
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