ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Joins International Emissions Trading Association

By Editors | 07/04/2023

Bursa Malaysia will contribute to the development of the global carbon market through its IETA membership.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.

ESG / Sustainability

ISSB to Prioritise Climate in Phased Implementation of New Standards

By Editors | 05/04/2023

Only in the second year of using the ISSB Standards will companies need to provide full reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities beyond climate.

ESG / Sustainability

Vanguard Under Scrutiny for Lack of Action on Climate

By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

Ads airing in the US are warning Vanguard customers that the asset manager is helping to fuelling the climate crisis.

ESG / Sustainability

ICVCM Publishes Standards for Carbon Credit Certifiers

By Editors | 04/04/2023

The first batch of carbon offsets carrying ICVCM’s stamp of approval is expected to be available by year-end.

ESG / Sustainability

Munich Re Exits Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

By ESG Investor | 04/04/2023

CEO Joachim Wenning said the pursuit of decarbonisation goals in a collective approach among insurers presents antitrust risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond

By Editors | 03/04/2023

The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023

IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan to Require Listed Companies to Have Female Directors

By Editors | 31/03/2023

The requirement to appoint female directors is part of efforts to improve corporate governance culture among listed companies in Taiwan.