Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2020

The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and climate-friendly investment.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Launches Information Platform for Sustainability Bonds

By Editors | 25/10/2020

The information platform is based on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, and follows the SEC’s engagement with the Luxembourg bourse earlier this year.

Climate Risk

NZX, EEX to Jointly Develop Auction Service for Emissions Trading

By Editors | 23/10/2020

NZX and EEX will develop and operate the managed auction service for New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme, helping to bring carbon costs into the mainstream.

Climate Risk

BCBS Task Force Outlines Progress on Climate Risk Initiatives

By Shruti Khairnar | 20/10/2020

Kevin Stiroh, Co-chair of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Risks, highlighted the importance of globally concerted efforts and information sharing.

Climate Risk

MAS Outlines Next Steps in Green Finance Action Plan

By Shruti Khairnar | 19/10/2020

As part of a vision to make Singapore the leading centre for green finance in Asia, MAS will incorporate climate-related scenarios in its annual stress tests “within the next two years”.

Sustainable Finance

MAS Announces Launch of Singapore Green Finance Centre

By Editors | 14/10/2020

The SGFC is Singapore’s first research institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development and is support by MAS and nine partner financial institutions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Publishes Letter to G20 Ahead of Virtual Meeting

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2020

The letter describes the FSB’s work to address issues of financial innovation and technology, promote a resilient and integrated global financial system, and address market fragmentation.

Trading & Investment

CSRC Forms Preparatory Group for Guangzhou Futures Exchange

By Editors | 11/10/2020

The establishment of a new futures exchange in Guangzhou was part of a policy blueprint for the GBA released earlier this year.

Market Data & Technology

G20 Data Gaps Initiative Has ‘Proven its Value’: FSB, IMF

By Editors | 07/10/2020

The fourth progress report on phase two implementation of DGI-2 says progress made to date has proven its value during the crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.