Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

MAS Offers Grants to Support Green and Sustainability-Linked Loans

By Editors | 25/11/2020

MAS will defray the costs associated with engaging independent sustainability assessment and advisory service providers for green and sustainability-linked loans.

Sustainable Finance

SEC Thailand Proposes Rules to Support Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

The proposed regulations, based on ICMA’s Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, will help issuers fund the sustainable transformation of their businesses

Climate Risk

Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.

Sustainable Finance

Luxembourg, India Sign Three Market Cooperation Agreements

By Editors | 23/11/2020

An MOU between LuxSE and India INX will enable Indian issuers to dual-list green bonds in Luxembourg, thereby increasing their visibility and secondary market trading.

Climate Risk

FSB Warns of Sharp Falls in Asset Prices from Climate Risk

By ESG Investor | 23/11/2020

Physical and transition risks could combine to increase destabilisation, the FSB says in a new report, citing “numerous sources of uncertainty”.

Reporting & Disclosures

JPX Launches ‘Knowledge Hub’ to Promote ESG Investment, Disclosure

By Editors | 23/11/2020

The ESG Knowledge Hub provides information and guidance on ESG disclosure and investment from institutional investors, regulators, government and listed companies.

Reporting & Disclosures

Thailand Proposes Compulsory ESG Training for Capital Market Personnel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2020

Investment consultants and fund managers, among others, would be required to undergo a mandatory training module covering ESG at licence renewal.

Climate Risk

KRX Launches Index Tracking Carbon Efficiency of Listed Companies

By Editors | 19/11/2020

The index assigns weightings based on carbon-to-revenue footprints calculated using information in sustainability reports, annual reports, ESG reports, and other publicly disclosed sources.

Reporting & Disclosures

Exchanges to Support Investor Need for Climate Disclosures: UN SSE

By ESG Investor | 18/11/2020

The United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchange is looking to publish climate-related reporting guidelines next year.