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    Vietnam to Launch Pilot Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in June

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

    The scheme aims to support the country’s 2050 net-zero target, with flexible offset rules, phased implementation, and a dedicated carbon exchange.

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    EBA’s ESG Risk Guidelines Present Heavy Burden for Japan Banks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 23/04/2025

    The JBA said the Japanese banks will struggle to implement the EBA’s ESG risk management and scenario analysis guidelines by the January 2026 implementation date.

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    SEBI Set to Commence Review of ESG Disclosure Requirements

    By Editors | 22/04/2025

    A review due to start next month is expected to ease requirements for smaller listed companies to make sustainability and ESG-related disclosures.

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    UNEP FI Publishes Version 3 Guidance for Banks on Climate Target Setting

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2025

    Version 3 contains new sections covering stakeholder engagement and the role of carbon credits in helping banks achieve their climate targets.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    ACCC Proposes Conditions for Sustainable Finance Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/04/2025

    ACCC is seeking public input on authorising ASFI and industry participants to collaborate on sustainable finance.

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    China Publishes 2025 Plans for Carbon Emissions Trading Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

    China released detailed plans for managing the market and expanding it to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries this year.

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    IAIS Updates Guidance on Integrating Climate Risk in Supervision

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/04/2025

    The updated Application Paper provides guidance to global insurance regulators on integrating climate-related risks into supervisory practices.

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    ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

    ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

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    Thailand’s SEC Proposes Rule Updates for SRI Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

    The new rules aim to curb greenwashing, tighten ESG investment standards, and improve transparency for investors.

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    Net Zero Banking Alliance Softens Mandate for Members

    By ESG Investor | 16/04/2025

    A strategic review of NZBA’s framework has introduced more pragmatism, allowing banks more agency to achieve their individual climate targets.

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