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Climate Risk
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
Reporting & Disclosures
HK Bourse Proposes New Governance, ESG Reporting Standards
By Editors | 19/04/2021
The proposals enhance corporate governance standards in the areas of corporate culture, director independence, diversity, and ESG disclosures and standards.
Capital Adequacy
PBOC to Extend Stress Tests to All Domestic Banks This Year
By Editors | 18/04/2021
Previously, only major banks were stress-tested. The expanded stress tests are meant to improve risk monitoring and early warning systems.
Structural Regulation
Gary Gensler Sworn Into Office as New SEC Chair
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/04/2021
Gary Gensler was sworn in as the new SEC chairman three days after the US Senate voted to approve his nomination.
Climate Risk
‘Brown’ Investments Risk Larger Losses from Transition Shocks
By ESG Investor | 16/04/2021
ESMA has found that green funds are less exposed to systemic network risks, while brown funds are more exposed to transition shocks.
Reporting & Disclosures
US SEC Warns of Misleading Statement Regarding ESG Investing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2021
Many financial firms may be offering ESG products only because it is lucrative to do so, says SEC commissioner Hester Peirce.
Climate Risk
Basel Committee Calls for Adaption to Climate Risks
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.
Reporting & Disclosures
The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable
By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021
IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.
Reporting & Disclosures
New Zealand Introduces Law on Mandatory Climate Disclosures
By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2021
Once the bill is passed, disclosures will be required for financial years commencing in 2022, meaning the first disclosures for around 200 organisations will be made in 2023.
Reporting & Disclosures
New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021
Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.
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