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Reporting & Disclosures
Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities
By Editors | 29/01/2021
The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong Government Prices First Ever 30 Year Green Bond
By Editors | 28/01/2021
Hong Kong has priced the first ever 30-year green bond by an Asian government and the longest tenor bond in its history.
Sustainable Finance
Policy Rethink Needed to Promote Green Finance Development in India
By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2021
India needs a policy framework that addresses existing frictions at both the national and state levels, says a new paper from the RBI.
Trading & Investment
Japan, Shanghai, Shenzhen to Expand ETF Connectivity Scheme
By Editors | 27/01/2021
The exchanges agreed to broaden the lineup of products available under the scheme and to collaborate in other areas including sustainable finance.
Sustainable Finance
BIS Launches Second Green Bond Fund, Denominated in Euro
By Editors | 25/01/2021
The fund is part of an initiative to help central banks incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the management of their reserves and capital.
Sustainable Finance
SGX Launches ESG Futures as Part of Sustainability Agenda
By Editors | 25/01/2021
The launch is part of the SGX FIRST initiative, a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities announced in December.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Approves Establishment of Guangzhou Futures Exchange
By Editors | 24/01/2021
The new exchange is part of a policy blueprint released by mainland authorities last year to facilitate the development of the Greater Bay Area.
Reporting & Disclosures
GRI Updates Disclosure Standards to Align with SDGs
By ESG Investor | 24/01/2021
New guidance for corporates from the Global Reporting Initiative will help asset owners track their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Cloud & Infrastructure
BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021
Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.
Sustainable Finance
Malaysia Expands Sustainable Sukuk and Bonds Grant Scheme
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Eligible issuers can offset up to 90% of the external review costs incurred for the issuance of sustainable sukuk and bonds, subject to a maximum MYR 300,000 per issuance.
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