Sustainability & ESG

    Climate Risk

    Climate Change Poses Financial Stability Risk – RBA

    By Editors | 14/03/2019

    Financial stability could be put at risk from the physical impact of climate change and “an abrupt disorderly transition” to a low-carbon economy.

    Capital Adequacy

    Basel Committee Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements

    By Editors | 12/12/2018

    The updated framework accounts for finalised post-crisis reforms under Basel III and includes new disclosure requirements for asset encumbrance and capital distribution constraints.

    Sustainable Finance

    ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN

    By Editors | 16/10/2018

    The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Lays Out Road Map for Green Finance Development

    By Garima Chitkara | 24/09/2018

    The SFC will require better environmental and climate risk disclosures by listed companies and asset managers, and will work with HKEX to promote green financial products.

    Structural Regulation

    FundForum: Nurturing Growth in Hong Kong’s Asset Management Sector – SFC

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2018

    The SFC’s Alexandra Yeong says Hong Kong has made great strides towards becoming a global centre for asset management.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam to Adopt IFRS Starting This Year

    By Garima Chitkara | 31/05/2018

    Vietnam to phase in IFRS standards starting this year until 2020 through the adoption of ten to twenty standards deemed appropriate for implementation.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIFMA: HK Financial Secretary Lauds China as Global Standards Setter

    By JP Reimann | 17/05/2018

    James Lau said China is becoming a pioneer in setting global standards with an “open and supportive regulatory environment”; HK a “premier listing platform” for mainland enterprises.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX, NZX Sign MoU on Market Development, Information Exchange

    By Garima Chitkara | 08/03/2018

    MoU aimed at promoting market development initiatives in Asia Pacific region, including for derivatives, secondary listings and ETFs.

    Sustainable Finance

    Malaysia Raises Standards for SRI Funds

    By Editors | 20/12/2017

    New guidelines introduce additional disclosure and reporting requirements for SRI-designated funds.

    Sustainable Finance

    Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

    ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.

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