Sustainability & ESG

    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.

    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.

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