Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia to Introduce Green Financing Rules

By Samuel Riding | 24/11/2015

Financial services authority aims to curb bank lending to industries that damage the environment.

Liquidity Risk

Singapore Consults on LCR Disclosure Requirements

By Editors | 11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on a set of proposed disclosure requirements to complement the Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement for banks.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Japan Consults on Stewardship and Governance Codes

By Editors | 27/09/2015

Japan’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is seeking public comments on issues relating to the adoption and improvement of the country’s stewardship and governance codes.

Sustainable Finance

S. Korea Pledges US$600 Million for Asian Infrastructure Projects

By Editors | 25/05/2015

South Korea will provide US$600 million in soft loans for major development projects in Asia over the next three years following a deal signed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Sustainable Finance

Japan Expands Aid for Asia’s Infrastructure to $110 Billion, as China Backs AIIB

By Editors | 21/05/2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled on Thursday a plan to expand Japan’s financing for infrastructure projects in Asia to $110 billion, as China spearheads a new regional investment bank.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Exchange Consults Industry on Sustainability Reporting

By Editors | 14/05/2015

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking industry views on a plan that will eventually see its more than 800 listed companies implement sustainability reporting on a “comply or explain’ basis.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan to Start Mandatory Corporate Responsibility Reporting

By Editors | 19/02/2015

The Taiwan Stock Exchange Corp will require companies to prepare corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports starting this year.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Global Regulation and Performance Demands Are Driving Pension Policy Reform

By Peter Guy | 13/02/2015

Pension funds are bigger than many banks but only now are regulations catching up.

Structural Regulation

Australian Regulator Plans to Cut Red Tape and Boost Disclosures

By Editors | 17/11/2014

Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued guidelines aimed at making it easier for businesses to deliver financial services disclosures electronically.