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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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