Reporting & Disclosures

Climate Risk

NZ FMA Issues Guidance on Climate-related Scenario Analysis

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2023

The information sheet offers guidance on the disclosures firms have to make about the methods and assumptions underlying their scenario analysis and how the process has been conducted.

Sustainable Finance

China Aligns 193 Outstanding Green Bonds against Common Ground Taxonomy

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/07/2023

The Common Ground Taxonomy provides a comprehensive mapping and comparison analytical tool between the EU and China’s green finance taxonomies, specifically covering activities that help combat climate change.

Reporting & Disclosures

GRI May Merge with ISSB, Says CEO

By ESG Investor | 18/07/2023

Jurisdictions urged to avoid misalignment when integrating ISSB standards to avoid investor confusion and aid decision-making.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia to Tighten Greenwashing Rules on Consumer Businesses

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently seeking feedback on its newly issued draft guidance which clarifies obligations under Australian consumer law for businesses making environmental claims.

Reporting & Disclosures

TWSE Improves Information Transparency with New Platforms

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/07/2023

TWSE received feedback from foreign institutional investors who expressed the need for integrated content from various TWSE websites and consistent availability of information in both Chinese and English formats.

Reporting & Disclosures

SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 16/07/2023

Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.

Reporting & Disclosures

BSP Calls on Banks to Disclose ESG Impact of Assets

By Editors | 14/07/2023

The BSP is collaborating with scientists to develop a metric that will be used to score banks on their efforts to fight climate change.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB to Absorb TCFD Monitoring Responsibilities from 2024

By ESG Investor | 13/07/2023

The ISSB welcomes the FSB’s request to transfer the TCFD’s monitoring responsibilities to the ISSB from 2024.

Cryptocurrency

Korea Issues Guidelines on Crypto Accounting & Disclosures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/07/2023

The new guidelines seek to enhance accounting and disclosure requirements for companies that issue or hold virtual assets.