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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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