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Climate Risk
IMF Proposes Introduction of Global Carbon Price Floors
By Manesh Samtani | 21/06/2021
The IMF says limiting global warming to 1.5 to 2 degrees will require a global carbon price of around $75 per ton, compared to only $3 per ton currently.
Reporting & Disclosures
TCFD Scope 3 Review Supports Net-Zero Scrutiny
By ESG Investor | 20/06/2021
Comprehensive reporting on all corporate emissions essential for investors, regulators and policymakers working towards low-carbon economy, says GRI.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan FSC to Make Environmental Disclosures Mandatory
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2021
Listed companies will be required to make mandatory disclosures on their carbon emissions, water usage and waste management starting next year.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan: Revised Corporate Governance Code Takes Effect
By Manesh Samtani | 16/06/2021
The new code seeks to enhance board independence, promote board diversity, and increase attention on sustainability and ESG issues.
Cryptocurrency
More Chinese Provinces Restrict Crypto Mining Activity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2021
Qinghai, Yunnan, and a prefecture in Xinjiang have joined Inner Mongolia in imposing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining.
Sustainable Finance
SGX, Nasdaq Partner to Enhance ESG Visibility of APAC Issuers
By Editors | 15/06/2021
The addition of SGX data to Nasdaq’s sustainable bond network will enhance transparency of green, social and sustainability bonds in Asia Pacific.
Structural Regulation
China Passes Law Establishing Hainan as Free Trade Port
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2021
The law states that Hainan will implement a “minimalist” investment approval system and create an “open, transparent, and predictable investment environment”.
Sustainable Finance
SGX Leverages Nikkei Partnership to Launch ESG REIT Derivatives
By Editors | 14/06/2021
The new futures contract aims to meet rising demand for integrating ESG considerations into investment portfolios, SGX said.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
G7 Leaders Commit to Acting on Corruption, Shell Companies
By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2021
The communique highlights a need to tackle the misuse of shell companies and curtail the ability of illicit actors to hide wealth, including in real estate.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Set to Begin Assessing Banks’ Green Finance Performance
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2021
The PBOC will begin quarterly assessments of 24 major banks on their green finance performance under a new evaluation system starting 1 July.
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