ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

UK, Singapore Commit to Deepening Regulatory Cooperation

By Editors | 01/07/2021

Officials agree to explore cross-border financial regulation, carbon market trading linkages, and collaboration opportunities via their BIS Innovation Hub centres.

Big Picture

Investors Call for Mandatory Climate Disclosures in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/07/2021

Paper outlines suggestions for mandatory climate risk disclosures to be introduced in Australia over the next four years.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Refreshes Disclosure Guidance for ESG Funds

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/06/2021

From January, ESG funds will have to disclose how they attain their ESG focus, referencing the ESG criteria, measurement methodologies, and benchmarks used.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Set to Issue Regulatory Guidance on ESG Ratings

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/06/2021

A report due to by published be mid-July will offer guidance to ESG service providers and ratings agencies and recommendations for regulators.

Market Infrastructure

ISSB Climate Reporting Standard Could be Ready by July 2022

By ESG Investor | 28/06/2021

IOSCO publishes indicative timeline for development of global climate reporting standard, sets sights on ESG data and ratings providers.

ESG / Sustainability

HK to Accelerate Plans for Mandatory Climate Disclosures – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2021

The HKMA’s Darryl Chan reportedly said mandatory climate disclosure requirements could arrive in Hong Kong as early as next year.

Big Picture

AmCham Offers Taiwan Tips for Improving Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2021

AmCham Taipei’s new whitepaper offers recommendations for banking, capital markets, asset management, private equity, insurance, tax, and sustainable development.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Regulators Flag Concerns Over Household Debt Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/06/2021

APRA has written to large banks seeking assurances that lending standards are being maintained to prevent a buildup of risk in housing loan portfolios.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Announces ‘Final’ Extension of Credit Relief Measures

By Editors | 24/06/2021

MAS says this is likely the final extension and that loan repayments must start normalising to minimise debt accumulation.