All posts tagged "FTSE Russell"
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494Asia-PacificData with Destiny: Bridging Asia’s ESG Information Gap
While there has been a surge of data disclosure in Asia, the lack of a unified set of rules across the region opens the door for inconsistencies.
August 3, 2022 -
659Big PictureMandatory Disclosure Needed to Address “Persistent” GHG Reporting Gap
FTSE Russell paper reveals wide variations across countries, sectors and company size for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
May 10, 2022 -
739ESG / SustainabilityBursa Malaysia Announces New Initiative to Accelerate ESG Adoption
The initiative, known as #financing4ESG, will promote sustainable finance in Malaysia and accelerate ESG adoption among listed companies.
November 19, 2021 -
632ESG / SustainabilityLSEG, JPX to Develop Climate Indices for Japan Equity Market
The new indices will enable investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the index.
November 8, 2021 -
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FTSE Russell Adds Chinese Govt Bonds to Key Bond Index
FTSE Russell is considering changes to its index which underpins SGX's China futures contract, reportedly in response to the launch of an MSCI-based contract at HKEX.
November 2, 2021 -
473AML / KYCUPDATED – US Federal Judge Lifts Investment Ban Against Xiaomi
The judge said there was no evidence of Xiaomi sharing information with the Chinese government, and that the ban deprived the company of its right to due process.
March 17, 2021 -
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FTSE Russell to Add STAR Market Stocks to Global Benchmark
The changes, effective from 22 March, are expected to result in $100mn of passive inflows to STAR Market stocks.
February 23, 2021 -
455AML / KYCIndex Providers to Remove More Chinese Firms from Indexes
MSCI and FTSE Russell say they will remove five more Chinese companies from their global indexes in the absence of further OFAC guidance.
January 27, 2021 -
528ESG / SustainabilitySGX Launches ESG Futures as Part of Sustainability Agenda
The launch is part of the SGX FIRST initiative, a multi-pronged expansion of the exchange’s sustainability capabilities announced in December.
January 26, 2021 -
1.3KHong KongHKMA May Replace State Street as Manager of Tracker Fund
State Street will no longer be able to buy shares in companies sanctioned by the US, including China Mobile and China Unicom.
January 13, 2021
