Reporting & Disclosures

    News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    MAS, SGX Launch Digital Disclosure Portal for ESG Data

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2022

    ESGenome will reduce the effort required of listed entities to report on sustainability, assess impact, and drive informed decision making.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Thailand Publishes CFA’s ESG Disclosure Guidelines for Local Use

    By Editors | 09/09/2022

    SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said the guidelines would enhance ESG disclosures, improve capital markets, and mitigate greenwashing.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIFMA Offers Guidance on Identifying Labour-related ESG Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/09/2022

    ASIFMA’s new paper says open dialogue and engagement is needed for investors to better understand the labour practices of investee companies.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Sri Lanka SEC, CSE Sign MOU with Accounting Body on ESG

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/09/2022

    MOUs with CFA Society and CA Sri Lanka were signed as a prelude to the establishment of an ESG index by the CSE.

    Climate Risk

    Climate-focused PE Body Launches APAC Chapter

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    Expansion aims to support private markets efforts to reduce GHG emissions and speed-up net zero transition.

    Climate Risk

    New Climate Scenarios for Central Banks, Supervisors

    By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

    The NGFS has published updated climate scenarios for central banks and supervisors.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

    By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

    The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

    Climate Risk

    Thai Banks Pledge to Accelerate Action on ESG, Climate

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2022

    Thai banks adopt “ESG Declaration”. Government sets new carbon neutrality and net zero timelines. Climate Change Bill to become law in 2023.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    IOSCO Offers Guidance on Educating Investors About ESG

    By Editors | 01/09/2022

    Regulators should help investors better understand ESG certifications, labels and scores, and facilitate financial advisor anti-greenwashing training.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

    By Editors | 01/09/2022

    Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.

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