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Sustainable Finance
How Derivatives Exchanges Can Promote Sustainable Development
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2021
A new report from the WFE and the UN’s SSE Initiative offers guidance on how derivatives exchanges can facilitate the sustainability transition.
Reporting & Disclosures
China’s Long March to Net Zero
By ESG Investor | 08/05/2021
Corporates are a few steps behind on ESG disclosures, but momentum is building under pressure from regulators and investors.
Sustainable Finance
BIS Innovation Hub, Bank of Italy Launch G20 TechSprint
By Editors | 08/05/2021
Private firms are invited to develop technological solutions to address operational problems in green and sustainable finance.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan to Incorporate Human Rights in Governance Code – Report
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Authorities will be pushing companies to root out potential forced labour and human trafficking abuses in their supply chains.
Sustainable Finance
MAS Launches FinTech Hackcelerator Focused on Green Finance
By Editors | 06/05/2021
Fintech firms and solution providers are invited to submit innovative solutions to address any of 52 problem statements related to green finance.
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.
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