ADVERTISEMENT
News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.
Sustainable Finance
SEC Thailand Proposes Rules to Support Sustainability-Linked Bonds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020
The proposed regulations, based on ICMA’s Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, will help issuers fund the sustainable transformation of their businesses
Climate Risk
Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020
The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.
Reporting & Disclosures
JPX Launches ‘Knowledge Hub’ to Promote ESG Investment, Disclosure
By Editors | 23/11/2020
The ESG Knowledge Hub provides information and guidance on ESG disclosure and investment from institutional investors, regulators, government and listed companies.
Reporting & Disclosures
Thailand Proposes Compulsory ESG Training for Capital Market Personnel
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/11/2020
Investment consultants and fund managers, among others, would be required to undergo a mandatory training module covering ESG at licence renewal.
Climate Risk
KRX Launches Index Tracking Carbon Efficiency of Listed Companies
By Editors | 19/11/2020
The index assigns weightings based on carbon-to-revenue footprints calculated using information in sustainability reports, annual reports, ESG reports, and other publicly disclosed sources.
Reporting & Disclosures
Exchanges to Support Investor Need for Climate Disclosures: UN SSE
By ESG Investor | 18/11/2020
The United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchange is looking to publish climate-related reporting guidelines next year.
Reporting & Disclosures
Getting to Grips with the EU Taxonomy Regulation
By Daniel Flatt | 18/11/2020
Designed to deter greenwashing, will the new classification system release asset owners to invest sustainably?
Climate Risk
ASEAN Central Banks Endorse Collective Approach to Climate Risk
By Shruti Khairnar | 18/11/2020
A new report offers a set of non-binding recommendations to promote a unified ASEAN approach towards managing climate and environment-related risks.
Sustainable Finance
OECD, UNDP Launch Plan to Align Global Finance with SDG Goals
By ESG Investor | 15/11/2020
According to new research from Standard Chartered, SDGs are not getting the investment needed to meet the targets by 2030.
Sustainable Finance
SC Malaysia Launches New Framework for Islamic Funds
By Shruti Khairnar | 13/11/2020
The framework looks to boost Islamic finance with a wide offering of products that are linked to socially impactful activities through waqf features.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.