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Alternative Markets
Singapore Continues to Grow as Asia Pacific Gateway: MAS
By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2020
As of mid-September, 120 VCCs have registered in Singapore, on top of 15.7% year-on-year growth in total AUM recorded at the end of 2019.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Foundation Consults on Role in Global Sustainability Standards
By Editors | 02/10/2020
One possible option is for the IFRS Foundation to establish a new sustainability standards board, operating alongside the IASB, focusing initially on climate-related matters.
Climate Risk
HKMA Pushes Forward Green & Sustainable Banking Initiatives
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020
A pilot climate stress testing exercise involving Hong Kong banks will commence early next year. A local green taxonomy is under development.
Sustainable Finance
First Chinese Sustainability Bond on Display at LuxSE’s Green Exchange
By Editors | 01/10/2020
The new $300mn issuance on display at LGX makes China Merchants Bank the first Chinese commercial bank to issue a sustainability bond.
Climate Risk
New Guidance on Integrating Climate Change in Investment Process
By Editors | 28/09/2020
CFA Institute says 75% of global C-level executives in the investment industry believe climate change is important, but only 40% incorporate it in their investment process.
Sustainable Finance
China Yangtze Power Lists Depositary Receipts in London
By Editors | 28/09/2020
Yangtze Power is the first Chinese issuer to receive LSE’s ‘Green Economy Mark’, which recognises firms that derive at least half of revenues from the green economy.
Reporting & Disclosures
SET Launches ESG Development Services for Listed Companies
By Editors | 28/09/2020
The sustainability-related data and services are being provided through SETLink, the SET’s online information disclosure platform.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Taiwan FSC Outlines Plans for Capital Market Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020
A 3-year roadmap to be unveiled by year-end includes plans to set up central clearing for OTC derivatives, and improve convenience and efficiency for foreign investors.
Reporting & Disclosures
WEF Announces Common Metrics for ESG Reporting
By Editors | 24/09/2020
The metrics were developed with Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC in an open consultation process with corporates, investors, standard-setters, NGOs and international organisations.
Climate Risk
Korea FSS Calls on Financial Sector to Disclose Climate Risks
By Editors | 24/09/2020
The FSS plans to release guidelines on the disclosure of environmental information and develop a tool to stress test financial resilience to climate risk.
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