Sustainability & ESG

Cybersecurity

Singapore, UK to Enhance Cooperation on Cyber Security

By Editors | 14/06/2019

Authorities in Singapore and the UK have agreed to enhance cooperation in cyber security, data connectivity, talent development and green finance.

Cloud & Infrastructure

S. Korea FSC Accepts Six More Fintech Sandbox Participants

By Editors | 13/06/2019

The FSC has approved six more fintech services for the regulatory sandbox, bringing the total number of approved companies to 32.

Sustainable Finance

IOSCO Publishes Recommendations on Sustainable Finance

By Editors | 08/06/2019

The report identifies the prerequisites for creating an ecosystem that facilitates sustainable finance, and sets out 10 recommendations for growth and emerging markets.

Reporting & Disclosures

FSB TCFD: Not Enough Companies Disclosing Climate Risk Information

By Editors | 07/06/2019

The Task Force said some of the results of its disclosure review and survey are encouraging, but not enough companies are disclosing decision-useful climate-related financial information.

Reporting & Disclosures

HKEX Consults on ESG Reporting Framework

By Editors | 24/05/2019

HKEX is reviewing its ESG reporting framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is up to date with investor and stakeholder expectations and international best practice.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan TCFD Consortium Set for 27 May Inauguration

By Editors | 22/05/2019

The Consortium will serve as a platform to pursue climate-related financial disclosures and decide how the disclosed information will be used in investment decisions.

Reporting & Disclosures

Nasdaq Launches Global ESG Reporting Guide

By Editors | 17/05/2019

The new guide takes into account the TCFD recommendations, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, WFE guidance and best practices, and Nasdaq’s own pilot programme.

Climate Risk

Japanese Firms Ally in Support of Climate Risk Transparency

By Editors | 17/05/2019

The Japanese consortium adds nearly 100 more companies, including banks, to the growing list of firms that support the TCFD recommendations on climate risk disclosures.

Climate Risk

Australia Seeks Mandatory Carbon Risk Reporting by 2021

By Editors | 10/05/2019

A green political party in Australia has announced a new policy that will make carbon risk reporting mandatory for banks, insurers, super funds and the largest listed companies in 2021.