ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Issues Climate Risk Disclosure Guidelines for Banks, Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 05/12/2021

The first disclosures are expected to be published by the end of June 2023, covering governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.

HKEX Launches Net Zero Guide, ESG Metrics on STAGE

By Editors | 05/12/2021

The Net Zero Guide will help companies develop a pathway to net-zero. A new equities section on STAGE will provide a consolidated view of ESG ratings from different providers.

ESG / Sustainability

SFDR Level 2 Delayed Yet Again

By ESG Investor | 04/12/2021

Complexity of combining SFDR and Taxonomy-specific RTSs pushes implementation date back to 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ Outlines Three ‘Essential’ Elements of Climate Response

By Mark Johnston | 03/12/2021

BOJ governor Haruhiko Kuroda discussed scenario analysis, sustainable finance, and enhanced disclosures.

AML / KYC

EU Due Diligence Initiative Back in Focus After Delays

By ESG Investor | 01/12/2021

Much-postponed proposal now expected in December, following the unveiling of EU deforestation supply chain due diligence measures.

ESG / Sustainability

Disclosure on All TCFD Categories Increasing Year by Year: JPX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

Of the 259 TCFD-supporting companies surveyed, 42 had disclosures in all 11 TCFD categories; 36 did not have disclosures in any of the categories.

AML / KYC

Environmental Crime, A Global Security Issue

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021

Interpol’s Rory Corcoran says environmental crime is funding global terrorism and organised crime, while also impacting the sustainability agenda.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021

Chairman Tim Lui says the SFC is currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Improve Timeliness of Annual Reports, Strengthen Disclosures

By Darien Choong | 29/11/2021

Annual reports will have to be filed at least 7 days before shareholder meetings. The quality of sustainability disclosures will also be improved.

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Finalises Guidance on Climate Change Financial Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2021

The new climate change prudential practice guide covers governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure.

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