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News Coverage on regulatory mandates, standards and challenges in ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures for financial and non-financial entities.

Reporting & Disclosures
Korea Postpones Implementation of ESG Disclosure Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2023
Korean regulators will postpone the introduction of a mandatory ESG disclosure system for listed companies for at least a year.

Reporting & Disclosures
Standard-setters Outline ISSB Agenda Concerns
By ESG Investor | 16/10/2023
Letter expresses concerns regarding connectivity with accounting standards, the strategic roadmap, and implementation priority.

Nature & Biodiversity
New Guidance on Nature Risks in Sovereign Debt Portfolios
By ESG Investor | 13/10/2023
The new guidance from NatureFinance is aligned with the final TNFD recommendations and is specifically relevant to sovereign debt investors.

Reporting & Disclosures
Bursa Malaysia, Westports, OCBC to Collaborate on ESG
By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2023
Westports Holdings and OCBC Bank will become the latest early adopters of Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence Platform.

Reporting & Disclosures
Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance
By Editors | 11/10/2023
The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.

Reporting & Disclosures
An Exploration of Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures
By Nicole Gehrig | 11/10/2023
Nicole Gehrig discusses concerns about greenwashing in the investment management industry and recommendations to address problematic disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures
Intangibles Disclosure Framework Progresses Towards Intangible Assets Valuation
By Jill Wong | 11/10/2023
Frederick Chin, co-chairman of the Intangibles Disclosure Industry Working Group, talks to Regulation Asia about the Intangibles Disclosure Framework.

Reporting & Disclosures
ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks
By Editors | 10/10/2023
ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.

Sustainable Finance
OJK Issues New Regulation on Sustainable Debt Securities and Sukuk
By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2023
The new regulation covers various types of debt and sukuk securities based on environmental and social values.

Climate Risk
Singapore Publishes Criteria for Acceptance of Carbon Credits
By Editors | 10/10/2023
Carbon credits from other countries can only be used by carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore if they fulfill seven eligibility criteria.
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