Reporting & Disclosures

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra Heightens Transparency with Carbon Credit Project Tracker

By ESG Investor | 18/08/2023

New tool is part of a broad push by the industry to increase carbon credit integrity by harnessing technology innovation.

Reporting & Disclosures

DBS Partners TÜV SÜD to Provide Sustainability Assurance to Companies

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/08/2023

The collaboration aims to promote sustainability best practices, amid Singapore’s proposed mandatory climate reporting and increasing demand for sustainability-related training.

Cryptocurrency

Euronext Amsterdam Lists Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

By Editors | 16/08/2023

The ETF is managed by Jacobi Asset Management and uses the FT Wilshire Bitcoin Blended Price Index as its reference.

Reporting & Disclosures

US SEC Scrutinising ESG Marketing by Fund Managers – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The SEC’s enforcement division sent document requests to several asset managers seeking information about their ESG strategies and marketing prepositions.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam to Develop Domestic Carbon Market

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2023

Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is in charge of establishing a national registration system for all businesses and organisations generating carbon credits.

Reporting & Disclosures

FCA Issues Timeline for UK’s ISSB-based Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 14/08/2023

The FCA will be consulting in Q1 2024 with a view to finalising its policy position by end 2024 and commencing reporting from 2026.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Takes Legal Action Against Active Super for Alleged Greenwashing

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/08/2023

Australian superannuation fund Active Super allegedly invested in coal, tobacco, and Russian entities despite claiming to be ethical and responsible.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand: FMA Official Tackles Greenwashing Concerns

By Editors | 10/08/2023

FMA executive director Paul Gregory addressed greenwashing in funds industry, focusing on regulatory perspectives on fair dealing and members’ interests.

Reporting & Disclosures

S&P Global Ratings Stops Providing ESG Credit Indicators

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 10/08/2023

With immediate effect, the impact of ESG factors on a borrower’s creditworthiness will now be conveyed through narrative paragraphs in the rating agency’s reports.