ESG / Sustainability

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX-Temasek JV to Launch Issuer Services Platform in Q4 2021

    By Editors | 27/09/2021

    Marketnode has established partnerships with 10 FIs to facilitate the launch of the new platform, which is part of a new digital infrastructure for fixed income.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASEAN Exchanges to Identify Common ESG Metrics

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 26/09/2021

    Seven ASEAN exchanges have formed a new ESG working group to start work towards a ‘common sustainability programme’.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Malaysia Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by 2022

    By Editors | 23/09/2021

    Eight initiatives have been identified to support Bursa Malaysia’s ambitions to become carbon neutral and achieve net zero emissions.

    Market Infrastructure

    Valuations of ESG Assets May be Stretched, BIS Warns

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021

    The BIS compares the ESG boom to railroad stocks in the mid-1800s, internet stocks during the dotcom bubble, and MBS during the GFC.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore: ASFI, WWF Launch Sustainable Finance Academy

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    ASFI Academy will help ensure the financial sector workforce develops the skills needed to implement MAS’ guidelines on environmental risk management.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BCBS Calls on Banking Sector to Enhance Cyber Defences

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    Remote work arrangements and digital financial services have “enlarged banks’ attack surfaces”, creating opportunities for malicious actors, the BCBS said.

    Big Picture

    Australia Can Do More to Facilitate Sustainable Recovery: OECD

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    The OECD recommends the creation of a roadmap for improving reporting of climate-related risks by listed companies and financial institutions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

    Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.

    Big Picture

    ISDA Publishes New Papers Examining ESG Market

    By Editors | 10/09/2021

    The papers focus on KPIs for sustainability-linked derivatives and the accounting treatment for ESG transactions.

    Enforcement

    Global Regulators Heighten Scrutiny Over ESG Mislabelling – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/09/2021

    Increased scrutiny from US, EU and UK regulators have forced asset managers to review current practices for classifying funds as ESG-focused.

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