Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

China Finalises Sustainability Disclosures Standards for Enterprises

By Manesh Samtani | 27/12/2024

The so-called ‘Basic Standards’, designed to align with IFRS S1, will initially be implemented by enterprises on a voluntary basis.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards

By Editors | 24/12/2024

Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.

Sustainable Finance

HKEX Welcomes Large Carbon Credit Transaction by Cathay Pacific

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2024

Christopher Hui said the transaction sets a benchmark example for more transactions on HKEX’s Core Climate platform to follow.

Reporting & Disclosures

IOSCO Launches Global Network to Support ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 20/12/2024

IOSCO members from 31 jurisdictions have joined the network, which will support capacity-building efforts mostly in emerging markets.

Sustainable Finance

ACCC Issues Final Guidance on Sustainability Collaborations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024

The guide informs businesses and other entities about the interaction between Australian competition law and sustainability collaborations.

Trading & Investment

New Zealand Proposes Measures to Boost Capital Market

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2024

The measures will make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted assets, and improve the attractiveness and ease of listing on NZX.

PEPs & Sanctions

Europe Announces Measures to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet

By Editors | 19/12/2024

12 countries will work together to counter the shadow fleet by checking suspicious vessels for valid insurance documents.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Censures Pathfinder for Misleading Representations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024

The FMA said Pathfinder Asset Management should have included information in social media ads about exceptions permitted by its ethical investment policy

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches Trading in Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024

The new aims to address the need for price transparency and risk management tools in the growing used cooking oil market.