ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

New Climate Scenarios for Central Banks, Supervisors

By ESG Investor | 08/09/2022

The NGFS has published updated climate scenarios for central banks and supervisors.

ESG / Sustainability

China Executes First Triparty Repo Trades Using ESG Bonds

By Editors | 07/09/2022

CFETS, Clearstream and Chinese financial institutions cooperated to execute the first triparty repo trades involving ESG-eligible bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Plans Measures to Lure ESG, Fintech Talent

By Editors | 06/09/2022

The government will also dedicate resources towards providing training aimed at developing local ESG talent. Applications for a fintech subsidy scheme will open on 10 September.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Announces Measures to Enhance Capital Markets

By Darien Choong | 05/09/2022

The measures include an ESG information platform for listed companies and enhancements to TAIFEX’s new OTC derivatives clearing service.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai Banks Pledge to Accelerate Action on ESG, Climate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2022

Thai banks adopt “ESG Declaration”. Government sets new carbon neutrality and net zero timelines. Climate Change Bill to become law in 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

China Opens More Derivatives Products to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 03/09/2022

CFFEX, ZCE, SHFE, INE and DCE opened more futures and options products to foreign investors. New derivatives products are also being developed.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Educating Investors About ESG

By Editors | 01/09/2022

Regulators should help investors better understand ESG certifications, labels and scores, and facilitate financial advisor anti-greenwashing training.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Issue ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs

By Editors | 01/09/2022

Regulators are also developing guidance on Malaysia’s taxonomy, exploring blended finance solutions, and developing a catalogue of climate risk data sources.

ESG / Sustainability

More Sustainability Roles Emerging in Finance, Accountancy Sectors

By Editors | 31/08/2022

A study published by ISCA, EY, SMU and SAC identifies three trends in sustainability that will expand the current job roles and skills required for accountancy and finance professionals.