ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Continues to Grow as Asia Pacific Gateway: MAS

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2020

As of mid-September, 120 VCCs have registered in Singapore, on top of 15.7% year-on-year growth in total AUM recorded at the end of 2019.

ESG / Sustainability

IFRS Foundation Consults on Role in Global Sustainability Standards

By Editors | 02/10/2020

One possible option is for the IFRS Foundation to establish a new sustainability standards board, operating alongside the IASB, focusing initially on climate-related matters.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Pushes Forward Green & Sustainable Banking Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020

A pilot climate stress testing exercise involving Hong Kong banks will commence early next year. A local green taxonomy is under development.

ESG / Sustainability

First Chinese Sustainability Bond on Display at LuxSE’s Green Exchange

By Editors | 01/10/2020

The new $300mn issuance on display at LGX makes China Merchants Bank the first Chinese commercial bank to issue a sustainability bond.

ESG / Sustainability

New Guidance on Integrating Climate Change in Investment Process

By Editors | 28/09/2020

CFA Institute says 75% of global C-level executives in the investment industry believe climate change is important, but only 40% incorporate it in their investment process.

ESG / Sustainability

SET Launches ESG Development Services for Listed Companies

By Editors | 28/09/2020

The sustainability-related data and services are being provided through SETLink, the SET’s online information disclosure platform.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Outlines Plans for Capital Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020

A 3-year roadmap to be unveiled by year-end includes plans to set up central clearing for OTC derivatives, and improve convenience and efficiency for foreign investors.

ESG / Sustainability

WEF Announces Common Metrics for ESG Reporting

By Editors | 24/09/2020

The metrics were developed with Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC in an open consultation process with corporates, investors, standard-setters, NGOs and international organisations.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea FSS Calls on Financial Sector to Disclose Climate Risks

By Editors | 24/09/2020

The FSS plans to release guidelines on the disclosure of environmental information and develop a tool to stress test financial resilience to climate risk.