All posts tagged "ESG"
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631Asia-PacificChina, Indonesia Lead Emerging Markets in Sustainable Banking
China and Indonesia have demonstrated pioneering policy actions and regulatory initiatives, resulting in changing practices at financial institutions, the Sustainable Banking Network says.
October 14, 2019 -
440InternationalWFE Partners with UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative
The WFE and SSE will collaborate to enhance ESG disclosure at stock exchanges. They have also jointly published a blueprint for embedding sustainability in stock exchange operations.
September 30, 2019 -
441Contributed ArticleExperts Bemoan Hong Kong’s Slow Green Finance Reform
The city's regulator and central bank must introduce guidance and rules more aggressively if they want to show that Hong Kong is committed to green finance, say industry participants.
September 24, 2019 -
602Big PictureClimate Risk Resilience Vital for Financial Stability: S&P
Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.
September 16, 2019 -
1.7KAsia-PacificGRI Sets Up in Singapore to Promote Sustainability Reporting in ASEAN
The new ASEAN hub will generate valuable know-how for ESG reporting and sustainable finance, and contribute to Singapore's development as a financial centre, says SGX CEO Tan Boon Gin.
September 4, 2019 -
956Asia-PacificThailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors
The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.
August 16, 2019 -
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HKIFA Announces New Roadmap Pushing ESG Agenda
The HKIFA is advocating for fund documents to only be delivered to investors digitally by default, increased use of cloud for record keeping, and greater alignment with international standards.
August 2, 2019 -
949Big PictureRegulator Coordination Insufficient to Scale Up Sustainable Finance
Most financial institutions say coordination among regulators is not sufficient to effectively promote sustainable finance globally, according to a GFMA survey.
July 2, 2019 -
1.0KBig PictureIOSCO Publishes Recommendations on Sustainable Finance
The report identifies the prerequisites for creating an ecosystem that facilitates sustainable finance, and sets out 10 recommendations for growth and emerging markets.
June 8, 2019 -
798Hong KongHKEX Consults on ESG Reporting Framework
HKEX is reviewing its ESG reporting framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is up to date with investor and stakeholder expectations and international best practice.
May 24, 2019
