ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity

By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021

Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.

Big Picture

IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition

By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021

“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX to Consult on Sustainability Reporting Enhancements “Soon”

By Manesh Samtani | 10/08/2021

The consultation will seek views on incorporating the TCFD recommendations, specific metrics to improve data comparability, assurance requirements, and board diversity disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures

By Editors | 10/08/2021

The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand’s Proposed SME Board Falls Short of Market Needs

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 09/08/2021

The SEC’s proposed SME board is unlikely to facilitate access to capital for startups that are most in need of funding, says Pongnut Thanaboonchai.

ESG / Sustainability

US SEC Approves Nasdaq Proposal on Board Diversity

By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021

The new rules will require listed companies to meet race and gender targets, or explain in writing why they have failed to do so.

Market Infrastructure

Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC

By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021

Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption

By Editors | 05/08/2021

12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.

Crypto / Digital Assets

PBOC Sets Out Action Plan for Second Half of 2021

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.