Sustainability & ESG

    Climate Risk

    More Than Half of Asian Investor Group Mull Net Zero by 2050

    By ESG Investor | 24/02/2021

    Survey results from the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change suggest that growing appetite is being blocked by lack of investable opportunities.

    Sustainable Finance

    China State Council Issues Guideline to Support Green Initiatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2021

    The guideline indicates that green finance initiatives will be given a greater weighting in financial institutions’ performance evaluations.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Seek Out Acquisition Targets to Drive Growth

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/02/2021

    SGX plans to continue its M&A focus to strengthen its FX, fixed income, data and capital markets connectivity businesses, says chief executive Loh Boon Chye.

    Sustainable Finance

    Trade Bodies Set Out Framework for US Transition to Low-Carbon

    By Editors | 18/02/2021

    The framework sets out ten principles to inform the policymaking process and catalyse the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.

    Sustainable Finance

    Budget 2021: Singapore to Finance Infrastructure with Green Bonds

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2021

    The issuance will help deepen market liquidity for green bonds, and attract green issuers, capital, and investors to Singapore, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.

    Resolution & Recovery

    SEC Thailand Targets Recovery Objective in New Strategic Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2021

    The plan includes a ‘recovery and strengthening’ objective, and measures to support the use of liquidity enhancement tools for businesses affected by Covid-19.

    Sustainable Finance

    Trade Associations Issue Update to Green Loan Principles

    By Editors | 15/02/2021

    The update includes social risks in the categories to be considered as part of project evaluation and selection. Previously only environmental risks were included.

    Sustainable Finance

    IIF Offers Recommendations on Aligning Climate Finance Regulation

    By Editors | 13/02/2021

    The recommendations are aimed at promoting consensus and international alignment in sustainable finance policy and regulation.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore v EU: How Their Green Taxonomies Compare

    By Shuhui Kwok | 11/02/2021

    Allen & Overy’s Shuhui Kwok discusses Singapore’s proposed green taxonomy, describing how it aligns with – and differs from – the EU Taxonomy Regulation.

    Sustainable Finance

    PBOC to Step Up Efforts to Advance Green Finance Agenda

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2021

    A comparative study is about to be completed, which will pave the way for the launch of a China-EU Shared Classification Catalogue for Green Finance later this year.

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