All posts tagged "IFC"
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369InternationalLow-income Nations Make Progress on Sustainable Finance: SBN
A study from the Sustainable Banking Network finds that sustainable finance has emerged as a pathway for low-income countries to de-risk investments and enable financial flows.
June 25, 2020 -
630Asia-PacificVietnam Banks to Include ESG Factors in Credit Risk Analysis
The State Bank of Vietnam has directed all Vietnamese banks to include ESG risk assessments in credit risk analysis and establish dedicated ESG analysis units by 2025.
November 26, 2019 -
407InternationalEP Association Adopts 4th Iteration of ‘Equator Principles’
DBS becomes the newest of 101 financial institutions to adopt the ‘Equator Principles’, a globally recognised framework for determining, assessing and managing environment and social risk in project finance.
November 21, 2019 -
948Fintech / RegtechMAS, Deloitte, S&P Launch Fintech Investment Research Platform
The new platform, launched by MAS, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence, will help financial institutions and investors to more effectively discover investment opportunities in the fintech space.
November 12, 2019 -
937Fintech / RegtechFTAHK, AFIN Agree to Collaborate to Support API Exchange
AFIN and FTAHK will collaborate on initiatives to support the development of financial innovations on APIX, an online marketplace and sandbox for cross-border fintech services.
November 7, 2019 -
724Asia-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 -
942AML / KYCCambodia to Launch Commercial Credit Reporting Service
The new commercial credit reporting system, set for launch by end-May, will improve the lending process for more than 50 financial institutions in Cambodia.
May 13, 2019 -
500Asia-Pacific
Cambodia Set to Launch First Ever Corporate Bond
The country's third largest microfinance institution has obtained approval from the central bank, and is now seeking final approval from the securities regulator and exchange.
August 29, 2018 -
392Hong KongHong Kong SFC Releases 2017-18 Annual Report
Highlights for the year include progress on MIC regime, guidance on online trading platforms, and regulatory collaboration with other agencies.
July 2, 2018 -
466Asia-PacificMyanmar Central Bank Pushes for New Moveable Assets Law
A moveable asset finance law would enable banks to accept collateral other than real estate such as stock, equipment and receivables.
March 15, 2018
