Sustainability & ESG

    Sustainable Finance

    Japan FSA Consults on Draft Guidelines for Social Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2021

    The guidelines are aimed at promoting the issuance of social bonds by the private sector and preventing ‘social washing’.

    Climate Risk

    IIF Publishes Guidance for Scenario-based Climate Risk Measurement

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The IIF has developed a set of reference approaches to be used by supervisors and banks as blueprints when designing their SCRM approaches.

    Climate Risk

    Singapore Reviewing Carbon Price Trajectory, says MAS Chief

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021

    The government is reviewing its targets for the price of carbon to ensure it helps Singapore meet its climate commitments.

    Climate Risk

    HKMA Issues Draft Guideline for Banks on Climate Risk Management

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2021

    The guideline includes expectations on governance, strategy, risk management and disclosure. The HKMA plans to allow a 12-month period for implementation.

    Nature & Biodiversity

    WWF Calls for Supervisory Action to Address Biodiversity Loss

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

    Capital requirements should be enhanced when institutions are exposed to sectors detrimental to the environment, says a new WWF report.

    Sustainable Finance

    China Commences Trading on Newly Launched Carbon Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2021

    Trading commenced on the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange on Friday, covering emissions from over 2000 power companies.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Climate Stress Tests Will Inform Supervisory Discussions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2021

    Climate stress test exercises will likely become the basis of supervisory discussions regarding bank business models, internal governance and risk management.

    Sustainable Finance

    Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Update Green Bond Guidelines

    By Editors | 17/07/2021

    Carbon neutrality bonds and blue bonds have been added under the green bond chapter. Requirements on the use of proceeds from such issuances are defined.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Exchanges Demonstrate Leadership in Sustainability Matters: WFE

    By Editors | 17/07/2021

    An annual WFE survey shows that ESG is increasingly becoming an integral part of exchanges’ strategies and ethos.

    Climate Risk

    SGX Pledges to Reduce Emissions, Support Steel Decarbonisation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/07/2021

    As part of efforts to help the commodities ecosystem progress to a more sustainable future, SGX plans to introduce greener contracts in scrap and battery metals next year.

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