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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.
Climate Risk
RBNZ Governor Calls for Collective Response to Climate Risks
By Shruti Khairnar | 30/10/2020
RBNZ has started reporting its own verified carbon footprint in its annual report, and is working on integrating climate risks into its supervision frameworks.
Reporting & Disclosures
AIMA, Simmons & Simmons Launch ESG Primer for Asia Fund Managers
By Editors | 30/10/2020
The primer contains key concepts and taxonomy, recent regulatory developments impacting Asia fund managers, and a checklist for developing an ESG strategy and roadmap.
Climate Risk
SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2020
The proposed requirements for fund managers cover four key elements: governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
Reporting & Disclosures
Due Diligence Questions at the Dawn of the Era of Sustainability
By ESG Investor | 28/10/2020
Experts from Refinitiv, Panarchy Partners and Deep Learning Investments respond to audience questions on due diligence challenges following recent webinar.
Sustainable Finance
China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2020
The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and climate-friendly investment.
Sustainable Finance
Thailand Launches Information Platform for Sustainability Bonds
By Editors | 25/10/2020
The information platform is based on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, and follows the SEC’s engagement with the Luxembourg bourse earlier this year.
Climate Risk
MAS Outlines Next Steps in Green Finance Action Plan
By Shruti Khairnar | 19/10/2020
As part of a vision to make Singapore the leading centre for green finance in Asia, MAS will incorporate climate-related scenarios in its annual stress tests “within the next two years”.
Climate Risk
Science-based Targets Launched for Finance
By ESG Investor | 06/10/2020
Mark Carney hints at a COP 26 role for the Science Based Targets initiative as a TCFD pathway for the finance sector.
Reporting & Disclosures
IFRS Foundation Consults on Role in Global Sustainability Standards
By Editors | 02/10/2020
One possible option is for the IFRS Foundation to establish a new sustainability standards board, operating alongside the IASB, focusing initially on climate-related matters.
Climate Risk
HKMA Pushes Forward Green & Sustainable Banking Initiatives
By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020
A pilot climate stress testing exercise involving Hong Kong banks will commence early next year. A local green taxonomy is under development.
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