All posts tagged "greenwashing"
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1.0KFeatured ArticlesAction Needed to Scale Up ESG Investing, say IMF, OECD
The IMF, World Bank and OECD are working on classification systems to harmonise and support the development of sustainable finance markets.
October 8, 2021 -
451EnforcementGlobal Regulators Heighten Scrutiny Over ESG Mislabelling – Reports
Increased scrutiny from US, EU and UK regulators have forced asset managers to review current practices for classifying funds as ESG-focused.
September 10, 2021 -
584FeatureJapan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures
FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.
September 6, 2021 -
408EnforcementUS SEC, BaFin Probe DWS Over ESG Investment – Reports
The former global head of sustainability at DWS alleges that the firm overstated how many assets had been screened against ESG criteria.
August 31, 2021 -
863Contributed ArticleSingapore Should Lead on Green Fintech Regulation Ahead of COP26
Singapore is well positioned to be a global leader on regulatory innovation in green fintech, writes Benjamin Soh, Co-founder and Managing Director of STACS.
August 23, 2021 -
430FeatureJapan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures
The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.
August 10, 2021 -
393InternationalIOSCO Proposes Recommendations for ESG Ratings, Data Providers
IOSCO proposes recommendations to address the risks and challenges associated with products and services from ESG ratings and data providers.
July 27, 2021 -
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Japan FSA Consults on Draft Guidelines for Social Bonds
The guidelines are aimed at promoting the issuance of social bonds by the private sector and preventing 'social washing'.
July 22, 2021 -
336FeatureTaiwan FSC Tightens Rules for ESG-themed Funds
Asset managers are required to set one sustainability goal and explain how their investments help achieve that goal.
July 8, 2021 -
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IOSCO Proposes Sustainability-related Rules for Fund Managers
Recommendations for securities regulators cover asset manager practices, product disclosure, supervision and enforcement, terminology, and investor education.
July 2, 2021
