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Sustainable Finance
Australian Banks Face Backlash for Refusal to Finance Coal, Mining
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/05/2021
Small business ombudsman Bruce Billson is seeking powers to compel banks to “show cause” for decisions to refuse services to companies.
Climate Risk
New Zealand Launches First Carbon Efficient Indices
By Editors | 05/05/2021
All S&P/NZX 50 companies are covered in the new indices. Constituent weights will be adjusted based on carbon intensity and emissions performance.
Sustainable Finance
HKMA Issues Guideline on Green & Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme
By Editors | 05/05/2021
The grant amount for each bond issue will be half of the eligible expenses, capped at HK$2.5mn for rated bonds and HK$1.25mn for unrated bonds.
Climate Risk
BNM Finalises ‘Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy’
By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021
The document introduces a progressive system of transition categories to acknowledge concrete efforts and commitments by businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Chair Outlines Initiatives to Financial Sector Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021
APRA is piloting a risk culture survey, independent cyber security reviews, and a new data collection exercise on technology and cyber risks.
Sustainable Finance
Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange
By Editors | 02/05/2021
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Foundation Consults on Revisions to Constitution
By Editors | 02/05/2021
The proposed amendments expand the Foundation’s objectives and set out the structure and function of the new International Sustainability Standards Board.
Sustainable Finance
ICBC, Bank of China Approved to Invest in National Green Fund
By Editors | 01/05/2021
The ‘National Green Development Fund’ was launched in July 2020 to spearhead investments in green projects and sustainable development.
Structural Regulation
RBNZ, RBA, Bank of Canada Form Network to Foster Indigenous Inclusion
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/05/2021
Other central banks are encouraged to join the network, which will serve as a community of practice to share knowledge and foster indigenous inclusion.
Sustainable Finance
LuxSE Displays First Sustainability Bond from Thailand on LGX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021
Thailand opted to list the sustainability bond on the Luxembourg Green Exchange to strengthen access to the international investor community.
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