Sustainability & ESG

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australian Court Orders Active Super to Pay A$10.5m for Greenwashing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/03/2025

    This is ASIC’s third successful greenwashing case, sending a “strong message” to companies that their sustainable investment claims need to reflect their true position.

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    Sustainable Finance

    HKGFA Launches Online Transition Planning Repository

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2025

    The repository provides resources to help finance professionals and companies make greater progress towards their transition priorities.

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    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Unveils Work Programme, Key Priorities for 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2025

    IOSCO initiatives include measures to address risks in digital trading, curb online financial fraud finance, and continue research on AI.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Top Japanese Banks Exit Net Zero Banking Alliance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nomura Holdings have both announced their departure from NZBA.

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    Climate Risk

    HKEX Achieves Carbon Neutrality Goal Across Operations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/03/2025

    HKEX says it achieved carbon neutrality across its operations at the end of 2024, setting an “important example” for the broader listed issuer community.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Thailand Unveils ESG Tax Incentives to Stimulate Stock Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

    The SET will meanwhile start consultations on a new long-term savings and investment scheme modelled after Japan’s NISA.

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    Nature & Biodiversity

    TNFD Embarks on Pre-COP30 Adoption Campaign

    By ESG Investor | 13/03/2025

    The global adoption campaign will run through to COP30 in November, at which time the TNFD will formally announce all new adopters.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments

    By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2025

    The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Thailand Plans Voluntary Carbon Trading Market by 2027

    By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2025

    Thailand plans to launch a voluntary carbon market with a 15 percent offset limit in 2027, aiming for a comprehensive trading system by 2030.

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