Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

CICC Granted Approval to Operate in Dubai Financial Centre

By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2025

DFSA CEO Ian Johnston described the approval as “a big step forward” for facilitating deals and arrangements between China and the UAE.

Climate Risk

Fed Leaves NGFS, Adding to Wave of US Exits from Global Climate Coalitions

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2025

NGFS said it regrets but respects the Fed’s decision. NZAM has separately suspended key activities in apparent response to BlackRock’s exit.

Trading & Investment

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.

Tokenisation

MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

Climate Risk

FSB Publishes Toolkit for Assessing Climate-related Vulnerabilities

By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

The toolkit comprises three categories of metrics to monitor climate-related vulnerabilities from a forward-looking perspective.

ESG Data

SET Launches New System for Managing Emissions Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

SET Carbon will enable listed companies and their supply chain partners to efficiently calculate and report GHG emissions

Climate Risk

EBA Provides Banks with Clarity on ESG Risks

By ESG Investor | 17/01/2025

New guidelines set out requirements for European banks on the management of ESG-related risks. New consultation proposes guidelines on ESG scenario analysis.

Nature & Biodiversity

TNFD to Expand Reach to China, Hong Kong Markets

By Mark Johnston | 17/01/2025

Bank of China has become the first Chinese financial institution to join the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

AI Risk & Governance

BIS Publishes 2025 Work Programme for Innovation Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 16/01/2025

The first two new projects in 2025, Project AISE and Project Gaia, will explore AI-based tools supporting supervision and green finance.