Corporates are a few steps behind on ESG disclosures, but momentum is building under pressure from regulators and investors.
May 8, 2021The CBIRC had asked banks not to withhold loans from Huarong for at least six months, to help the company refinance its debt.
April 30, 2021In response to regulatory pressure, Ant Group has been urging investors through in-app notifications to switch to other funds.
April 28, 2021Huarong’s failure to publish its earnings by its 31 March deadline has prompted concerns of a default by China's largest distressed debt manager.
April 16, 2021The regulators say the transition must continue without reliance on a potential synthetic JPY LIBOR, which would be restricted to tough legacy contracts even if published.
March 10, 2021ESG Investor talked to sustainable finance experts and stakeholders on the forms a global taxonomy should take to scale climate finance internationally.
February 27, 2021While small banks face acute funding needs, larger banks and G-SIBs will similarly have to bolster capital to address rising NPLs and incoming regulatory requirements.
January 27, 2021Japan’s decision to keep TIBOR may slow the adoption of TONA, lengthening the time needed to generate liquidity in TONA derivatives and establish forward-looking TONA rates.
January 26, 2021Banks are expected to work to strengthen their risk controls, particularly around wealth management to avoid penalties and preserve their corporate governance rankings.
December 18, 2020The proposals could improve the competitive position of standardised banks relative to advanced banks, particularly in relation to residential mortgage portfolios.
December 10, 2020