Sustainability & ESG

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

    The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Premature Withdrawal of Support May Threaten Financial Stability: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

    As public support is phased out, the ability of banks and non-bank financial institutions to bear risks and provide financing will be critical, the FSB says.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SEBI Approves Listing Rule Changes, New ESG Reporting Requirements

    By Editors | 02/04/2021

    The new reporting requirements set the stage for taking a leap for better disclosures in the ESG space in India, SEBI said.

    Climate Risk

    Regulators Should Require FIs to Consider Climate Risk: NGFS

    By ESG Investor | 01/04/2021

    Climate risks may be underestimated due to a lack of internal scenario analysis by financial institutions, the NGFS warns in a new report.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Forms Working Group to Aid IFRS Sustainability Project

    By Editors | 31/03/2021

    The MAS and US SEC will co-lead the new technical working group, which will help develop technical recommendations needed for new sustainability reporting standards.

    Climate Risk

    BOJ, FSA Highlight Ongoing Initiatives to Address Climate Risk

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2021

    Bank examinations will include assessments of efforts to address climate-related risks, and work is underway to identify possible approaches to climate-related scenario analysis.

    Climate Risk

    RBNZ Makes Submission to Climate Change Commission

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/03/2021

    The RBNZ emphasised the need to take a collective approach and for the firms it regulates to pay close attention to climate-related risks.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    US Fed Creates Financial Stability Climate Committee

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021

    The Financial Stability Climate Committee will compliment the Supervision Climate Committee, which focuses on addressing risks at individual banks.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Central Banks Should Embrace Innovation: Jacqueline Loh

    By Editors | 29/03/2021

    MAS’ Jacqueline Loh outlined several central bank-led innovation initiatives underway, including a project that will help quantify the ESG impact of investments and loan portfolios.

    Climate Risk

    NGFS Offers Climate Risk Guidance for Central Bank Monetary Operations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021

    The report outlines nine options for central banks to adjust their operational frameworks for monetary policy to account for climate-related risks.

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