All posts tagged "Paris Agreement"
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613Contributed ArticleTo 2021 And Beyond – A Regulator’s Perspective
SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan says sustainability is now a new fiduciary responsibility, and expectations in this area have never been higher.
December 23, 2020 -
696Hong KongHKGFA Proposes Framework to Finance Net-zero Transition in High Carbon Sectors
The framework seeks to address financing constraints to decarbonisation in high-emitting sectors such as steel, cement and energy, which don't have access to green or climate finance.
November 11, 2020 -
652SingaporeDBS Unveils Sustainable Finance Framework for Clients
The framework and taxonomy will help DBS clients transition to more sustainable business models, providing them transition financing to do so.
July 1, 2020 -
3.3KContributed ArticleA Detailed Look at MAS’ Environmental Risk Management Guidelines
Grace Chong at global law firm Simmons & Simmons JWS analyses the key points of MAS’ proposed Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, and sets out the key practical steps to be taken.
June 29, 2020 -
849ChinaMAS Seeks Cooperation with China on Green Finance
MAS managing director Ravi Menon suggests that China and Singapore work together to create frameworks for green and sustainability-linked loans, customised for Chinese and Singaporean SMEs.
June 23, 2020 -
1.5K1Asia-PacificASEAN Regulators Are Shoring Up Climate Safeguards: WWF
In a new report, WWF Singapore says ASEAN financial regulators and banking associations are increasing their expectations on banks to assess and mitigate climate and environmental risk.
December 10, 2019 -
1.4KContributed ArticleWhy the HKMA is Taking ESG Investing Seriously
The head of risk for the de-facto central bank's investment portfolio explains why it is implementing ESG principles into its investing practices.
November 26, 2019 -
892Asia-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 -
790Big PictureClimate Risk Resilience Vital for Financial Stability: S&P
Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.
September 16, 2019 -
1.0KBig PictureCentral Banks Call for Collective Action to Mitigate Climate Risks
The Central Banks and Supervisors 'Network for Greening the Financial System' has published a report providing recommendations to mitigate climate-related financial risks.
April 23, 2019
