Sustainability & ESG

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan FSA to Promote Earlier Issuance of Annual Reports

By Editors | 20/07/2024

The FSA will soon hold a market consultation on measures to encourage companies to issue annual reports early, as recommended by the ICGN.

ESG Data

SEBI Permits ESG, Credit Rating Providers to Operate in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 20/07/2024

SEBI added the IFSCA to the list of regulators that can oversee the activities of ESG and credit rating providers.

Nature & Biodiversity

Central Banks, Regulators Told to Tackle Deforestation

By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024

The World Wide Fund for Nature calls on central banks and regulators to take steps to limit capital flow to deforestation activities.

Cybersecurity

MAS Sets Out Priorities to Build Financial Sector Capabilities

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/07/2024

MAS will focus on developing resilient digital financial services, fair dealing, and new capabilities in sustainability, AI and quantum technology.

Climate Risk

NGFS Calls for High-quality Climate Data

By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024

NGFS’s new information note is intended as an additional resource for central banks looking to bridge climate-related data gaps.

Nature & Biodiversity

FSB Publishes Stocktake on Nature-related Financial Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2024

Work by authorities indicates that FIs face large exposures to nature-related physical risk via their investments and financing activities.

Sustainable Finance

UNEP FI Provides Circular Economy Guidance for Banks

By ESG Investor | 19/07/2024

Banks are encouraged to embed circularity into internal policies and processes, and engage with clients on transitioning to circular business models.

Reporting & Disclosures

ICGN Releases Sustainability Assurance Guidance

By ESG Investor | 17/07/2024

The ICGN said many companies and markets are in the early stage of sustainability reporting, and much of the information is not “ready for assurance”.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASEAN Exchanges to Pursue Four POCs to Improve Competitiveness

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2024

The POCs focus on developing common data infrastructure, enhancing capacity building, and creating a marketplace for transition financing and ESG investment.