ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Gary Gensler Sworn Into Office as New SEC Chair

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/04/2021

    Gary Gensler was sworn in as the new SEC chairman three days after the US Senate voted to approve his nomination.

    ESG / Sustainability

    ‘Brown’ Investments Risk Larger Losses from Transition Shocks

    By ESG Investor | 16/04/2021

    ESMA has found that green funds are less exposed to systemic network risks, while brown funds are more exposed to transition shocks.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US SEC Warns of Misleading Statement Regarding ESG Investing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2021

    Many financial firms may be offering ESG products only because it is lucrative to do so, says SEC commissioner Hester Peirce.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Basel Committee Calls for Adaption to Climate Risks

    By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

    Two new reports from the BCBS outline banking system exposure to climate-related risks and recommend methodologies be adapted accordingly.

    Big Picture

    The ESG Interview: Making Climate Data Comparable

    By ESG Investor | 14/04/2021

    IOSCO Chair Ashley Alder believes we’re in sight of “a real step change” in sustainability reporting, writes Chris Hall at ESG Investor.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New Zealand Introduces Law on Mandatory Climate Disclosures

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/04/2021

    Once the bill is passed, disclosures will be required for financial years commencing in 2022, meaning the first disclosures for around 200 organisations will be made in 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

    Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    G20 to Use All Available Policy Tools for As Long As Required

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2021

    G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors committed to avoiding any premature withdrawal of Covid-19 support measures, in line with the FSB’s recommendations.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS, INSPIRE to Study Financial Risks of Biodiversity Loss

    By Editors | 07/04/2021

    The research will seek to understand how central banks and supervisory authorities can fulfil their financial stability mandates in the context of biodiversity loss.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Issues Proposal to Revise Corporate Governance Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2021

    The changes will improve board independence, promote board diversity, and enhance climate-related and ESG disclosures by top-tier listed companies.

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