ESG / Sustainability

AML / KYC

SFC Chief Julia Leung Offers View Into 2023 Priorities

By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2023

Julia Leung said the SFC will issue the new virtual assets rules in May, and that it developing a free carbon emissions calculator tool to help SMEs in climate-related reporting.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan: Reforms Needed to Boost Digital Green Bond Market

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Expert panel finds that the technology used in JPX’s digitally tracked green bond has other applications, but some challenges need to be addressed first.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Commits to Reaching Carbon Neutrality by 2050

By Editors | 27/04/2023

The SFC will make periodic disclosures on the status of its carbon reduction efforts and progress towards meeting its climate targets, said CEO Julia Leung.

ESG / Sustainability

Venture Capital Firms Form New Climate Alliance

By Editors | 27/04/2023

A group of 23 firms has formed an alliance to develop best practices and tools for aligning early-stage investments with net zero goals.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Flags Industrials Climate Risks

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2023

Report says key transition risks facing the financial sector include the broadening application and ongoing increase in carbon prices.

ESG / Sustainability

AIGCC, ClientEarth Publish Asia Greenwashing Guide

By ESG Investor | 27/04/2023

The guide looks to help the Asian financial sector understand greenwashing issues in the industry.

ESG / Sustainability

AIGCC Creates China-focused Working Group

By ESG Investor | 26/04/2023

In the first year of its launch, the China Working Group will be open to Chinese investors who are not currently AIGCC members.

ESG / Sustainability

IAASB Speeds up Consultation on Sustainability Assurance Standard

By ESG Investor | 25/04/2023

The consultation was originally scheduled to commence in October, but will now open in late July or early August this year.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka Introduces First Framework for Listed Green Bonds

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 25/04/2023

Based on the demand for green bonds, the CSE plans to also introduce blue bonds and social and sustainability bonds in the future.