Sustainability & ESG

Climate Risk

Korea Exchange Joins and Declares Support for TCFD

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2020

KRX joins the Ministry of Environment, Shinhan Financial Group, KG Financial Group, Posco and SK Innovation in declaring its support for the TCFD.

Reporting & Disclosures

ESG Risk Disclosure Standards Would Support Bank Stress Tests – Fitch

By ESG Investor | 01/11/2020

Ratings agency puts case for integration of ESG risks into financial reporting using “common set of internationally comparable metrics”.

Sustainable Finance

PRI Offers Guidance on Asset Owner Relationships with Asset Managers

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

The new series offers guidance on the selection, appointment and monitoring of investment managers, reflect growing demand for sustainable investment.

Reporting & Disclosures

Support for TCFD Climate Disclosure Recommendations Rising

By ESG Investor | 30/10/2020

Asset manager and asset owner reporting to clients and beneficiaries may not be sufficient, says a new report from the TCFD.

Climate Risk

RBNZ Governor Calls for Collective Response to Climate Risks

By Shruti Khairnar | 30/10/2020

RBNZ has started reporting its own verified carbon footprint in its annual report, and is working on integrating climate risks into its supervision frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures

AIMA, Simmons & Simmons Launch ESG Primer for Asia Fund Managers

By Editors | 30/10/2020

The primer contains key concepts and taxonomy, recent regulatory developments impacting Asia fund managers, and a checklist for developing an ESG strategy and roadmap.

Climate Risk

SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020

The proposed requirements for fund managers cover four key elements: governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.

Reporting & Disclosures

Due Diligence Questions at the Dawn of the Era of Sustainability

By ESG Investor | 28/10/2020

Experts from Refinitiv, Panarchy Partners and Deep Learning Investments respond to audience questions on due diligence challenges following recent webinar.

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.