ESG / Sustainability

Press Release

Regulation Asia: Top 20 News Stories for 2021

By Editors | 23/12/2021

This list presents the most-read new stories published by Regulation Asia in 2021, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

ESG / Sustainability

RBA Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ from Cyber and Climate Risks

By Mark Johnston | 23/12/2021

The RBA’s Jonathan Kearns said banks need to continue to address evolving risks, as they can morph into systemic risks with potentially dire consequences.

ESG / Sustainability

TWSE Expands Scope of Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Editors | 21/12/2021

All TWSE listed companies with paid-in capital above TWD 2 billion will mandatorily have to file sustainability reports from 2023 onwards.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSC, KRX Launch ESG Information Platform

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The platform provides information about listed companies’ ESG activities, ratings, sustainability reports and environmental disclosure information.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Products, Retail Investors to Propel Asia Derivatives Market

By Editors | 20/12/2021

in 2022, Asia derivatives market growth will be driven by ESG-related products and increased retail investor participation.

ESG / Sustainability

FCA’s TCFD Rules for Asset Managers to Allow for Data Gaps

By ESG Investor | 20/12/2021

Product-level disclosures to users can be limited for transitional period where proxies deemed insufficient.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.

ESG / Sustainability

HK Steering Group Announces Next Steps in Green Transition

By Editors | 18/12/2021

HKMA to develop new ECF module on Green and Sustainable Finance. Steering Group to explore local taxonomy and voluntary carbon market.

ESG / Sustainability

NGFS Issues Guidance for Central Banks on Climate Disclosure

By Editors | 17/12/2021

The ‘how-to’ guide allows central banks to take their own specificities into account and to flexibly decide on the scope and depth of their disclosure, the NGFS said.