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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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