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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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