Sustainability & ESG

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    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Circulates Tax Break Proposal for Hedge Funds, Family Offices

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    The proposal will expand the tax exemptions for PE funds, hedge funds and family offices to cover gains from virtual assets, carbon credits, and other asset classes.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Legislation on Tax Transparency and Global Minimum Tax

    By Editors | 03/12/2024

    Certain multinational enterprises will begin public country-by-country reporting of tax and other financial information, backdated from 1 July 2024.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    Singapore’s Top Companies Lead Global Sustainability Efforts: KPMG

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

    KPMG survey finds all of Singapore’s top 100 companies report on sustainability. However, challenges remain that warrant further attention.

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    ESG Data

    Five Firms Adopt HK’s Code for ESG Ratings & Data Providers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2024

    Bloomberg, CDP, MioTech, Moody’s, and MSCI ESG Research LLC have signed up to adopt the new code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers.

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    Structural Regulation

    Japan Strengthens Disclosure Rules for Strategic Shareholdings

    By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024

    The new rule requires detailed disclosures for shares transitioned from strategic holdings to pure investment objectives.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU to Simplify ESG Rules Amid Criticism of Over-Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

    The European Commission plans to reduce compliance burdens on businesses by streamlining existing ESG frameworks.

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    Climate Risk

    Australian Investors Demand Greater Adaptation Action

    By ESG Investor | 28/11/2024

    New nature legislation and updated Modern Slavery Act are also key priorities ahead of 2025 federal elections.

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    ESG Data

    ASEAN Stock Exchanges to Issue RFI to Develop ESG Data Infrastructure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

    The effort aims to enhance ESG data standardisation, attract global investors, and position ASEAN as a hub for sustainable development.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Taiwan Financial Industry Signs Declaration to Support Net-Zero Goal

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

    The declaration has set five goals which include implementing carbon reduction actions, expanding green finance, and promoting green fintech.

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    ESG Data

    SFC Sets Expectations on Due Diligence on ESG Service Providers

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2024

    Asset managers should “reasonably understand the ESG products provided by the third-party ESG service providers”.

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