ESG / Sustainability

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Finalises Guidance on Preventing Greenwashing in Funds

By Editors | 03/11/2021

IOSCO provides five recommendations for regulators to consider as they develop sustainability-related rules and regulations for asset managers.

Big Picture

FSB Reports Progress to G20 on Financial System Resilience

By Editors | 02/11/2021

The FSB emphasises a need to ensure that regulatory frameworks allow for the financial sector to harness the benefits of innovation while containing the related risks.

ESG / Sustainability

CFA Standards Shine Spotlight on Funds’ ESG Claims

By ESG Investor | 02/11/2021

The voluntary standards aim to help investors assess and compare how investment products consider ESG issues across objectives, strategy, and stewardship.

Big Picture

UK Considers Use of Climate Risk Capital Buffers

By Editors | 31/10/2021

The Bank of England is exploring whether to use capital add-ons or scalars to address weaknesses in climate risk management.

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks

By Editors | 31/10/2021

Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Asks Banks to Avoid Indiscriminate De-banking Practices

By Editors | 31/10/2021

De-banking activities lead criminal activity underground and compound the risks criminals pose to Australia’s financial system and the community.

Capital / Liquidity

EU Defers Full Basel III Implementation to January 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2021

The EU’s Basel III package of rules includes requirements for banks to under climate stress testing as well as identify, disclose and manage ESG risks.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Developing Certification Framework For ESG Related Bonds

By Mark Johnston | 29/10/2021

Japan’s FSA will also formulate codes of conduct for ESG evaluation organisations, covering transparency, fairness, and good governance.

ESG / Sustainability

UNEP FI Warns of Inconsistencies in FIs’ Transition Plans

By ESG Investor | 28/10/2021

New recommendations offer a baseline for asset owners assessing the credibility of their asset managers’ net-zero commitments and investment strategies.