Sustainability & ESG

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Sustainable Finance

Australia Unveils Strategy to Modernise Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/11/2024

The government is refreshing and renewing the Future Fund to make it “stronger, more successful and more sustainable into the future”.

Sustainable Finance

HKMA Launches ‘Professional Level’ ECF for Sustainable Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2024

The “Professional Level” of the ECF-GSF aims to help mid- and senior-level bankers develop professional competencies in Green and Sustainable Finance.