Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

Australia Consults on Streamlined Investment Process for Major Projects

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/09/2024

The so-called ‘Front Door’ initiative aims to make it simpler and quicker for investment capital to flow into “major, transformational projects” in the country.

Reporting & Disclosures

US SEC Has Disbanded Enforcement Division’s ESG Task Force

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2024

The SEC shut down the task force following increasing anti-ESG backlash from companies, investors, state officials and courts.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Carbon Exchange Starts Continuous Trading of RECs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2024

Bursa Malaysia CEO says continuous trading of RECs makes renewable energy projects more financially viable and attractive to investors.

Reporting & Disclosures

AFRC Identifies Gaps in Hong Kong Accounting Profession

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2024

The AFRC has directed the HKICPA to improve its processes for developing and improving the quality of CPD training courses.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA, DFSA to Deepen Collaboration on Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

The HKMA and DFSA signed an MoU to deepen cross-border dialogue, information exchange and joint research on sustainable finance.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand FMA Calls For Better Ethical Investing Disclosures

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/09/2024

The FMA says it may pursue regulatory action for misleading or deceptive conduct, advertising or disclosures regarding ethical investments.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korean Firms Unprepared for Anti-Greenwashing Rules – Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/09/2024

A survey found that businesses lack executive awareness, expertise, and resources to address greenwashing regulations.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australian Parliament Passes Climate Disclosures Legislation

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2024

Climate-related disclosures will be mandatory for all public companies and large proprietary companies starting in January 2025.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Updates Guidelines on Interim Authorisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2024

The updated guidelines seek to clarify expectations around how the ACCC makes decisions on granting interim authorisation.