The framework has been welcomed by investors, though Commissioner Hester Peirce warned it will undermine the existing regulatory framework.
March 24, 2022HKEX will review the IPO eligibility requirements for technology firms, optimise the IPO price discovery process, and enhance ESG standards and climate disclosures.
March 16, 2022Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.
March 9, 2022The PRI also recommends improvements with regard to interoperability, presentation of disclosure requirements and implementation.
February 7, 2022The consolidation includes the transfer of CDSB staff and core intellectual property and technical assets to support the work of the ISSB.
February 6, 2022Interoperability between reporting standards and across jurisdictions is key to establishing a global baseline, says IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.
February 3, 2022Greenwashing poses a "real and present danger" to industry efforts to advance sustainability considerations in their investment processes.
February 1, 2022The largest listed companies, as well as those in the steel and cement sectors, will have to disclose GHG emissions in their 2022 annual reports.
January 18, 2022HKMA to develop new ECF module on Green and Sustainable Finance. Steering Group to explore local taxonomy and voluntary carbon market.
December 18, 2021The SFC is seeking to align Hong Kong's trading days with the mainland, add more securities to Stock Connect, and establish a cross-border carbon market.
December 16, 2021