Reporting & Disclosures

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

    Sustainable Finance

    Most Green Investment Funds Missing Paris Goals

    By ESG Investor | 01/09/2021

    New analysis says majority of climate-themed investment funds are not living up to claims, calls for increased regulatory oversight.

    Sustainable Finance

    LSEG Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore

    By Editors | 01/09/2021

    The new unit is supported by MAS and will focus on creating sustainable finance capabilities across Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    US SEC, BaFin Probe DWS Over ESG Investment – Reports

    By Editors | 30/08/2021

    The former global head of sustainability at DWS alleges that the firm overstated how many assets had been screened against ESG criteria.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    SGX RegCo Proposes to Phase in Mandatory Climate Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021

    SGX also proposes an assurance requirement for sustainability reports and the introduction of a new ESG data portal for issuers and investors.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore Should Lead on Green Fintech Regulation Ahead of COP26

    By Benjamin Soh | 23/08/2021

    Singapore is well positioned to be a global leader on regulatory innovation in green fintech, writes Benjamin Soh, Co-founder and Managing Director of STACS.

    Sustainable Finance

    Thailand: Regulators Set Out Sustainable Finance Initiatives

    By Editors | 22/08/2021

    The strategic initiatives include the development of a sustainable finance taxonomy, the ESG data environment, and sustainable finance products.

    Climate Risk

    SFC Finalises Climate Risk Requirements for Fund Managers

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2021

    Fund managers have 12-15 months to comply with the requirements, which cover governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Australia Refines Super Fund Rules on Portfolio Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021

    The regulations have been refined to ensure the disclosure regime for superannuation fund portfolio holdings is cost-effective and in members best interests.

    Climate Risk

    Australia, NZ on Net Zero Path Despite Roadblocks

    By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021

    Institutional investors in Australia and New Zealand are setting more stringent carbon emission targets, but need public sector support to hit net zero.

    Sustainable Finance

    Green Refinancing Scheme to Expedite Emissions Reductions: PBOC

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/08/2021

    Specialist green refinancing loans will use preferential interest rates to target support for green development and expedite emissions reductions.

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