ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Proposes to Phase In Mandatory Climate Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 22/03/2022

The SEC proposes that the first climate-related disclosures would be made by larger companies in 2024, for the fiscal year 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS, CDP Partner to Enhance Access to Quality ESG Data

By Editors | 20/03/2022

MAS and CDP will collaborate to explore the exchange of information between CDP’s disclosure system and MAS’ Project Greenprint.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX RegCo Announces Sustainability Training Courses for Directors

By Editors | 17/03/2022

Board directors of SGX listed equity issuers are required to undergo mandatory sustainability training and provide confirmation in sustainability reports.

Big Picture

Malaysian Banks Exposed to Nature-related Financial Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 17/03/2022

A new report finds that Malaysian banks are vulnerable to a wide range of natural-related risks through their loan books.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Listing Committee Outlines Policy Agenda for 2022

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2022

HKEX will review the IPO eligibility requirements for technology firms, optimise the IPO price discovery process, and enhance ESG standards and climate disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Seeks to Build Trust in Sustainability Reporting

By ESG Investor | 15/03/2022

IOSCO’s 2022 work plan for sustainable finance focuses on assurance, carbon markets and reporting standards.

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ to Launch New Climate Survey in Fiscal 2022

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2022

The survey will seek responses from market participants to assess the functioning of Japanese financial markets in relation to climate change.

Big Picture

Hong Kong Balance of Risks Tilted to the Downside: IMF

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2022

The IMF says Hong Kong authorities should strengthen analysis of Mainland-related credit risks, and ensure internal models used by local banks are sufficiently forward-looking.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Unveils Plans to Develop ESG Focused Industry Culture

By Editors | 09/03/2022

Investment firms will have to take ESG and climate considerations into account in investment decisions – even for non-ESG-themed fund products and proprietary trades.