ESG / Sustainability

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS to Issue New Consultations on Climate, Crypto Disclosures

By Editors | 06/10/2023

Consultation on bank disclosures of crypto exposures coming “soon”. Consultation on Pillar 3 disclosures for climate-related financial risks coming in November.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Issues Handbook for Voluntary Carbon Market

By Editors | 06/10/2023

The handbook defines the roles and functions of key entities in Malaysia’s carbon market operations, and provides information on how the Bursa Carbon Exchange works.

ESG / Sustainability

HKGFA Offers Suggestions on Next Phase of Taxonomy Development

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2023

New report launched at HKGFA’s 6th Annual Forum proposes 21 additional green activities for the next phase of taxonomy development in Hong Kong.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Consults on Revised Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

By Editors | 04/10/2023

Listed companies will be required to submit sustainability reports in two formats. Consultation is open until 16 October.

ESG / Sustainability

New Asset Owner Working Group “Critical” for Climate Action – AIGCC

By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

The new AIGCC working group will help Asia’s asset owners to learn from their peers in the region, connect with experts, and share best practice.

ESG / Sustainability

NZ FMA Issues Record Keeping Guidance for Climate Disclosures Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

The guidance sets out principles for firms to ensure their records evidence that climate statements comply with the CRD requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Implementation of Green Taxonomy an “Evolving” Process: HKMA

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/10/2023

The SFC is also advocating for Hong Kong to be broadly aligned with ISSB standards, starting with sustainable reporting by listed companies.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan PM Signals Support for Sustainable, Impact Investing

By ESG Investor | 04/10/2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a plan would be finalised by year-end to channel a greater share of savings into sustainable investment vehicles.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Dominates FIs’ Regulatory Landscape – KPMG UK

By ESG Investor | 28/09/2023

A noteworthy finding in the report is the growing divergence in regulatory approaches between the UK and EU.