ESG / Sustainability

    AML / KYC

    Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors

    By ESG Investor | 19/12/2022

    European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Introduces Scope 3 Disclosure Guidance

    By ESG Investor | 18/12/2022

    A temporary exemption from Scope 3 disclosures will be granted for the first 12 months after the ISSB standards are finalised to give companies more time to prepare.

    ESG / Sustainability

    GFANZ Pledges Support for Vietnam Just Energy Transition

    By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2022

    Vietnam is the third country to launch a JETP, after South Africa at COP26 and Indonesia at last month’s G20 Leaders’ summit.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HSBC to Stop Financing Oil and Gas Fields

    By ESG Investor | 14/12/2022

    HSBC has updated its oil and gas policy, which includes a commitment to no longer finance new oil and gas fields.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Voluntary Carbon Markets

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    The new documentation will bring greater legal certainty and consistency to trading in verified carbon credits, ISDA says.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Training Subsidy Programme

    By Editors | 14/12/2022

    Eligible programmes include courses offered provided by Friends of the Earth HK, GARP, HKIB, ICMA, HKGFA, and CFA Institute, among others.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Vanguard Withdraws from NZAM Alliance Amid Political Pressure

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The move came a day after a senate committee report was released highlighting the outsized influence of the “Big Three” asset managers towards ESG.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Issues Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The SRI Taxonomy provides universal guiding principles for the classification of economic activities that qualify for sustainable investment.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Launches ESG Themed Index Futures Contract

    By Editors | 13/12/2022

    The new futures contract is based on the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and available to global investors via CME Globex.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Treasury Consults on Climate Disclosures

    By ESG Investor | 13/12/2022

    Australia is consulting on the design and implementation of its proposed standards for the mandatory disclosure of climate‑related financial risks and opportunities.

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