ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Implementing “RING” Approach to Protect Financial System

By Editors | 27/01/2022

“RING” stands for Risk management guidelines, Integrity, New technologies, and Governance standards, said BSP governor Benjamin Diokno

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for ESG Rating Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/01/2022

SEBI says reliance on unregulated ESG rating providers poses risks to investors, transparency and the efficiency of securities markets.

Big Picture

ESG Bond Issuance to Quadruple by 2025

By ESG Investor | 27/01/2022

New Pictet-IIF report says inconsistent disclosures are limiting growth, with ‘climate-aligned’ bonds meeting the supply shortfall.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Innovation Hub to Expand Work Programme in 2022

By Editors | 25/01/2022

The BIS Innovation Hub will launch new projects into CBDCs, payments systems, DeFi, green finance, regtech, suptech and cybersecurity.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippine SEC Issues Draft Rules for SRI Funds

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022

To qualify as an SRI fund, an investment company must have at least 70 percent of its NAV allotted to ESG investments.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Unveils Five Year Blueprint to Develop Financial Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2022

The blueprint contains plans to advance financial sector digitalisation, develop an open data ecosystem, and improve efficiency in cross-border payments.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM to Open New Funding Facilities to Support SMEs

By Mark Johnston | 24/01/2022

The Business Recapitalisation Facility will support recovery and growth, while the Low Carbon Transition Facility will support the adoption of sustainable practices.

Big Picture

IMF Commends Hong Kong Efforts to Safeguard Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022

Hong Kong banks’ exposures to the mainland property market warrant continued close monitoring and periodic stress testing.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Issues Disclosure Rules for Overseas ESG Funds

By Darien Choong | 23/01/2022

The rules set out the disclosures overseas ESG-themed funds should make to be distributed in Taiwan.