Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

NZAOA Backs Mandatory Disclosure of Scope 3 Emissions

By ESG Investor | 06/12/2024

The UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance said regulators should mandate corporate Scope 3 reporting and provide more guidance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Geopolitical Risk Seen as Top Risk to Financial Industry in 2025

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The top threats to the financial industry identified in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer Survey were geopolitical risk and cyber risk.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Issues Guidance for ESG Funds on Good Disclosure Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/12/2024

The information paper aims to promote clear disclosures to help retail investors understand the key features and risks of ESG funds.

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.

Trading & Investment

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap

By Editors | 04/12/2024

The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Reviews First Climate Statements under CRD Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/12/2024

The FMA is “encouraged” by the first climate statements filed by climate reporting entities and acknowledges the challenges they face.

Sustainable Finance

Australia Pledges Investments under Singapore’s FAST-P Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The Australian government’s first investment will support clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo Government to Pilot Green Hydrogen Auction-Based Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

TOCOM will assist in the design and execution of a pilot project to support the creation of a hydrogen exchange in Tokyo.

Sustainable Finance

US States Sue Major Asset Managers for Alleged Antitrust Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

The lawsuit alleged that BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street drove up electricity prices by pressuring coal companies to cut their carbon emissions.