All posts tagged "Disclosures"

Climate Change a Major Financial Risk, say APRA, ASIC

"Ultimately there will only be one form of finance, and that will be green finance," said APRA head of insurance Geoff Summerhayes at the ACSI annual conference.

MAS Consults on Proposed Framework for Variable Capital Companies

The proposals include an AML/CFT framework for VCCs requiring them to engage an eligible financial institution to perform the necessary checks.

Central Banks Call for Collective Action to Mitigate Climate Risks

The Central Banks and Supervisors 'Network for Greening the Financial System' has published a report providing recommendations to mitigate climate-related financial risks.

Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Guidance on Green Funds Disclosure

The SFC has set out its disclosure expectations for fund managers claiming a green or ESG focus in their investment products, in a bid to facilitate informed decision making by investors.

SEBI Amends Norms on Mutual Fund Commissions, Disclosures

SEBI has set a cap on up-fronting of trail commissions and amended disclosure rules to "protect the interests of investors."

FIs Should Consider Climate in Risk Management Frameworks – APRA

Australia’s banking regulator will enhance its scrutiny on how banks, insurers and super funds are mitigating climate-related risks to their businesses.

BIS Research Unit Offers Recommendations for Capital Market Development

The report highlights the importance of macroeconomic stability, market autonomy, strong legal frameworks and effective regulatory regimes in supporting capital market development.

ASIC Consults on Fee, Cost Disclosures at Super, Managed Funds

ASIC proposes new disclosure norms for superannuation and managed investment funds to boost transparency and comparability between funds.

HKMA Asks Local Banks to Study Latest Pillar 3 Requirements

The HKMA advises banks to start considering the system changes necessary to implement the Basel Committee's latest Pillar 3 disclosure requirements.

ASX Consults on Changes to Listing Rules