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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.
Structural Regulation
RBNZ, RBA, Bank of Canada Form Network to Foster Indigenous Inclusion
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/05/2021
Other central banks are encouraged to join the network, which will serve as a community of practice to share knowledge and foster indigenous inclusion.
Sustainable Finance
LuxSE Displays First Sustainability Bond from Thailand on LGX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021
Thailand opted to list the sustainability bond on the Luxembourg Green Exchange to strengthen access to the international investor community.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code
By Editors | 29/04/2021
The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.
Climate Risk
Japan FSA to Issue Climate Risk Guidelines for Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/04/2021
Financial institutions will be expected to incentivise borrowers to decarbonise through loan terms and preferential interest rates.
Reporting & Disclosures
IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers
By Editors | 27/04/2021
The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.
Climate Risk
Australia: Super Fund Body Launches New Climate Change Policy
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/04/2021
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is seeking the integration of climate change risk in super fund investment strategies.
Reporting & Disclosures
Environmental Disclosure a Focal Point for Singapore FIs: Study
By Editors | 26/04/2021
Financial institutions in Singapore place significant importance on ESG performance, with a heavy focus on climate considerations.
Reporting & Disclosures
European Sustainability Reporting Standards Within 18 Months
By ESG Investor | 23/04/2021
Patrick de Cambourg, Chair of the EFRAG Project Task Force, told ESG Investor that the formation of the EU sustainability reporting standards will be collaborative.
Sustainable Finance
PBOC Announces Additional Measures on Climate
By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2021
The PBOC will allocate more green bonds to China’s foreign exchange reserves. A new catalogue of projects that are eligible for green bond issuance has been issued.
Reporting & Disclosures
HK Bourse Proposes New Governance, ESG Reporting Standards
By Editors | 19/04/2021
The proposals enhance corporate governance standards in the areas of corporate culture, director independence, diversity, and ESG disclosures and standards.
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