Sustainability & ESG

    Structural Regulation

    World Federation of Exchanges Sets Out 2020 Priorities

    By Editors | 04/02/2020

    In 2020, the WFE will focus its work on the role of exchanges in creating data, the role of CCPs in ensuring systemic safety, and ESG issues.

    ESG Data

    Refinitiv Launches ESG Data Initiative at WEF, Davos

    By Editors | 23/01/2020

    The Alliance aims to identify and consolidate the fundamental ESG and alternative data firms require to make sustainable investment decisions and positively contribute to the UN SDGs.

    Structural Regulation

    SET Unveils Three Pillar Growth Strategy for 2020

    By Editors | 21/01/2020

    The SET will look to set up trading links with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam this year, expecting much of its growth to be driven by offshore-related investment products and IPOs.

    Climate Risk

    BIS Calls on Central Banks to Coordinate Action on Climate Change

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2020

    Without coordinated action, a new global financial crisis triggered by climate change would render central banks and financial supervisors powerless.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    TWSE Adds Climate Risk to Disclosure Rules for Listed Companies

    By Editors | 20/01/2020

    Listed companies are required to disclose information on their governance of climate-related risks and opportunities, and the actual and potential impacts of their activities on climate.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong, Thailand Set to Sign Cross-Border Funds Agreement

    By Editors | 17/01/2020

    Hong Kong’s SFC and Thailand’s SEC plan to sign a mutual recognition of funds agreement within the second quarter of this year.

    Structural Regulation

    HKMA Urges Family Offices to Set Up in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 17/01/2020

    The HKMA has been working to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a family office hub by developing talent, enhancing investment opportunities, and outreach.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Issues New Corporate Governance Code

    By Editors | 10/01/2020

    The new code comes into effect on 12 January, and gives public companies and registered issuers 6 months to submit a new manual on corporate governance.

    AI Risk & Governance

    Technology to Drive Regulatory Agenda in 2020: Thomson Reuters

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2020

    Technology has displaced the 2008 financial crisis as the main issue driving the international regulatory agenda, says a new report from Thomson Reuters.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore Fund Managers See Opportunity in ESG Investing: IMAS

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2020

    The 5th annual IMAS Investment Managers’ Outlook Survey shows that 2020 could be the biggest year yet for ESG investing for Singapore fund managers.

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