ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Market Infrastructure

“Swift Action” Needed to Implement Carbon Pricing: GFMA

By ESG Investor | 06/12/2020

An estimated $100 to $150 trillion of climate-related investment will be required over the next three decades to transition to a low carbon economy, says a report from GFMA and BCG.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG Indices Offer Ethical Investment Without Sacrificing Returns: HKEX

By ESG Investor | 02/12/2020

Outperformance by ESG indices versus parents stems from “better financial performance and/or higher investor valuation of constituents, HKEX says in a new study.

ESG / Sustainability

HKEX Launches Sustainable and Green Exchange, ‘STAGE’

By Editors | 02/12/2020

STAGE will provide greater access and transparency on sustainable-themed products, as part of measures to support Hong Kong’s goal to become the green finance hub.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Banks Get New Best Practice Code for Commodity Financing

By Editors | 01/12/2020

The Code was developed by an industry working group of 28 commodity financing banks in consultation with trading firms and with the support of regulators.

Big Picture

HKIMR Offers Suggestions to Develop Hong Kong Green Bond Market

By Shruti Khairnar | 27/11/2020

To encourage more active participation in the market, efforts can be made to implement tax incentives and subsidies to address the high costs of certification.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Outlines Priority Areas of Work for Year Ahead

By Editors | 25/11/2020

At its 45th Annual Meeting, the IOSCO Board approved two additional priority themes for 2021 as well as further work to promote consistent sustainable finance disclosures.

Uncategorised

SEC Thailand Proposes Rules to Support Sustainability-Linked Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

The proposed regulations, based on ICMA’s Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, will help issuers fund the sustainable transformation of their businesses

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.

ESG / Sustainability

Luxembourg, India Sign Three Market Cooperation Agreements

By Editors | 23/11/2020

An MOU between LuxSE and India INX will enable Indian issuers to dual-list green bonds in Luxembourg, thereby increasing their visibility and secondary market trading.