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Climate Risk
EBA Publishes Results of Pilot Exercise on Climate Risk
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2021
The first gauge of the EU aggregated green asset ratio was estimated at 7.9%. Over half of banks’ overall exposures are to sectors that might be sensitive to transition risk.
Climate Risk
Biden Directs US Federal Agencies to Take Action on Climate
By Editors | 25/05/2021
Under an executive order, a comprehensive government-wide strategy on climate-related financial risk shall be developed within 120 days.
Sustainable Finance
Japan FSA Releases Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance
By Editors | 25/05/2021
The guidelines incorporate the recommendations on disclosures from the ICMA Climate Transition Finance Handbook, which was published in December.
Climate Risk
China Releases Supplementary Rules for Carbon Rights Trading
By Editors | 24/05/2021
The rules detail the role of the registration authority, allowing it to intervene if carbon prices see abnormal fluctuations or excessive volatility.
Climate Risk
Korea Brokers Join Emissions Trading Scheme as Market Makers
By Editors | 24/05/2021
Participation by the brokerage firms as market makers will help reduce bid-ask spreads and keep Korea’s emissions trading market liquid.
Clearing & Post-Trade
TDCC, Glass Lewis Announce Partnership on Proxy Reports
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2021
The initiative will enable the TDCC to provide Taiwan issuers with proxy research reports, which will help to enhance transparency for investors.
Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Tops ESG Performance Rankings for APAC
By Editors | 21/05/2021
Australia retained its first place spot in the biennial CG Watch report on ESG performance for APAC, ahead of Hong Kong and Singapore, which tied for second.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand SEC Issues Rules for Sustainability-Linked Bond Issuance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/05/2021
To help promote the issuance and offering of sustainability-linked bonds, the SEC will waive application and registration fees until 31 May 2022.
Sustainable Finance
ICMA Publishes ‘Success Criteria’ for Sustainable Finance Taxonomies
By Editors | 20/05/2021
ICMA compares the main features and methodologies of official taxonomies and provides five success criteria for use in benchmarking.
Reporting & Disclosures
CFA Institute Proposes Harmonised ESG Disclosures for Funds
By ESG Investor | 20/05/2021
An exposure draft from CFA Institute outlines a proposed disclosure framework for ESG-focused investment products.
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