Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Malaysia and Pribumi Launch World’s First Zakat Index

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2024

The PBMZI aims to recognise public-listed companies adopting corporate zakat practices, integrating Islamic financial principles with ESG and SRI elements.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIFMA Report Offers APAC Guidance on ISSB Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2024

The report says APAC jurisdictions should adopt IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 simultaneously, to prevent the risk of a “country or market discount”.

Nature & Biodiversity

SBTN Updates Guidance for Nature Targets

By ESG Investor | 15/07/2024

The Science Based Targets Network laid out five steps corporates should take to align their approach to nature with science.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore and Laos PDR Sign MOU on Carbon Credits Collaboration

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2024

The two countries will work towards a legally binding Implementation Agreement for the international transfer of correspondingly adjusted carbon credits.

Structural Regulation

Australia Introduces New Disclosure Rule for Public Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/07/2024

All companies open to investment by the public must disclose all their subsidiaries, regardless of size or materiality.

Sustainable Finance

ACCC Consults on Guidance for Sustainability Collaborations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2024

The guide is intended to assist businesses considering working together to achieve positive environmental outcomes without breaching Australian competition law.

Climate Risk

China Releases New Draft Rules for National Carbon Market

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The new rules change the way emissions targets are set and aim to reduce the oversupply of allowances in the market.

Nature & Biodiversity

NGFS Publishes New Reports on Nature-related Risks

By Editors | 05/07/2024

The first report offers a conceptual framework for nature-related financial risks. The second focuses on nature-related litigation.

Climate Risk

MAS Releases Annual Sustainability Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/07/2024

Financial institutions can find significant opportunities by channeling capital into green and transition technologies, said MAS Chairman, Gan Kim Yong.