ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX to Launch Futures Based on MSCI Climate Action Indexes

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    Futures contracts based on MSCI’s new Climate Action Indexes will help investors reduce the carbon footprint of their portfolios and drive investment into climate transition efforts.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX RegCo Consults on Independent Director Tenure Limit

    By Editors | 28/10/2022

    The consultation also proposes to require listed companies to disclose director and CEO remuneration in annual reports on a named basis.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Three in Five Lenders Not Reporting Emissions

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Roughly 60% of lenders are yet to report any absolute financed emissions data, according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence.

    ESG / Sustainability

    More Bumps in the Road for US Climate Rule After SEC Glitch

    By ESG Investor | 27/10/2022

    Concerns over costs and legal challenges lie ahead, as deadline for new disclosure rule slips.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Launches Beta Version of ESG Information Portal

    By Editors | 27/10/2022

    The portal provides users easy access to ESG information from reports published by TSE-listed companies.

    Enforcement

    German Consumer Group Files Greenwashing Suit Against DWS

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The suit claims that DWS misrepresented a fund’s green credentials in marketing material. A hearing date is set for 10 March.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Commits to Tougher Net-Zero Emissions Target

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Singapore will develop low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, with a view to reaching peak emissions earlier than its stated 2030 deadline.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Mortgage Corp Issues Inaugural Social Bonds

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The net proceeds will mainly be used to finance or refinance loans issued under Hong Kong’s 100% loan guarantee scheme for SMEs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Establishes Working Group on Impact Investment

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The working group will discuss measures for expanding impact investment in Japan, taking into account trends and practices used in other markets.

    ESG / Sustainability

    FCA Proposes Three New Green Labels for UK Funds

    By ESG Investor | 26/10/2022

    The FCA has published its much-anticipated consultation outlining measures to tackle greenwashing.

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