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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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