Reporting & Disclosures

Sustainable Finance

BIS Launches Second Green Bond Fund, Denominated in Euro

By Editors | 25/01/2021

The fund is part of an initiative to help central banks incorporate environmental sustainability objectives in the management of their reserves and capital.

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GRI Updates Disclosure Standards to Align with SDGs

By ESG Investor | 24/01/2021

New guidance for corporates from the Global Reporting Initiative will help asset owners track their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Expands Sustainable Sukuk and Bonds Grant Scheme

By Editors | 21/01/2021

Eligible issuers can offset up to 90% of the external review costs incurred for the issuance of sustainable sukuk and bonds, subject to a maximum MYR 300,000 per issuance.

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Hong Kong Influence in Global Climate Finance of ‘Critical Importance’

By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2021

At the Asian Financial Forum, SFC chief Ashley Alder discussed the steps Hong Kong has taken to support a greener and more sustainable future.

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Thailand SEC Declares Support for TCFD, Enhanced ESG Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2021

The move will lead to better disclosure of ESG information in the capital market, including information related to greenhouse gas emissions.

Reporting & Disclosures

SET Announces Three Year Plan to Bolster Capital Market

By Editors | 17/01/2021

The SET will increase fundraising opportunities for local and foreign firms, promote ESG reporting, and add more products with international exposure.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea to Require ESG Disclosures from Listed Companies

By Editors | 15/01/2021

Large companies will have to disclose ESG information from 2025. This will expand to all KOSPI-listed companies from 2030.

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2021’s ESG Regulatory and Legislative Changes

By ESG Investor | 14/01/2021

Ahead of COP26 in November, a plethora of regulatory and legislative changes as well as industry-level initiatives will drastically impact the ESG investing space.

Reporting & Disclosures

JPX Issues New ESG Handbook to Listed Companies

By Editors | 14/01/2021

The handbook explains how to identify ESG issues that are relevant, how to connect the issues to a business strategy and how to best disclose achievements.