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Climate Risk
SFC Finalises Climate Risk Requirements for Fund Managers
By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2021
Fund managers have 12-15 months to comply with the requirements, which cover governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
Climate Risk
China’s ETS on Path to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2060
By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021
The success of China’s national emissions trading scheme depends on rapid extension beyond the utilities sector, says a report from the AIGCC and Schroders.
Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Refines Super Fund Rules on Portfolio Disclosures
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021
The regulations have been refined to ensure the disclosure regime for superannuation fund portfolio holdings is cost-effective and in members best interests.
Climate Risk
Australia, NZ on Net Zero Path Despite Roadblocks
By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021
Institutional investors in Australia and New Zealand are setting more stringent carbon emission targets, but need public sector support to hit net zero.
Sustainable Finance
Green Refinancing Scheme to Expedite Emissions Reductions: PBOC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/08/2021
Specialist green refinancing loans will use preferential interest rates to target support for green development and expedite emissions reductions.
Climate Risk
Banks Already Pricing Transition Risks in Loans: HKMA
By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2021
New research finds that APAC banks are charging ‘brown’ firms a higher lending rate than ‘non-brown’ firms, by around 23 basis points, since the Paris Agreement.
Climate Risk
SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity
By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021
Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.
Climate Risk
IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition
By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021
“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.
Reporting & Disclosures
SGX to Consult on Sustainability Reporting Enhancements “Soon”
By Manesh Samtani | 10/08/2021
The consultation will seek views on incorporating the TCFD recommendations, specific metrics to improve data comparability, assurance requirements, and board diversity disclosures.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
By Editors | 10/08/2021
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
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