ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Market Infrastructure

BNM to Require FIs to Report Climate-related Exposures

By Editors | 02/10/2019

Malaysia’s central bank will use the reported data to set new regulatory standards that better reflect the risks from climate-related exposures.

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Partners with UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative

By Editors | 30/09/2019

The WFE and SSE will collaborate to enhance ESG disclosure at stock exchanges. They have also jointly published a blueprint for embedding sustainability in stock exchange operations.

Big Picture

Climate Risk Resilience Vital for Financial Stability: S&P

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2019

Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.

Market Infrastructure

GRI Sets Up in Singapore to Promote Sustainability Reporting in ASEAN

By Editors | 04/09/2019

The new ASEAN hub will generate valuable know-how for ESG reporting and sustainable finance, and contribute to Singapore’s development as a financial centre, says SGX CEO Tan Boon Gin.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand Banks Commit to Lending Based on ESG Factors

By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2019

The BOT, Thai Bankers’ Association and 15 banks have taken steps to establish common policies to ensure socially-conscious loan approvals based on ESG factors.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Climate Risk Disclosures

By Editors | 13/08/2019

The new guidance describes climate change as a “systemic risk that could have a material impact on the future financial position, performance or prospects of entities”.

Market Infrastructure

HKIFA Announces New Roadmap Pushing ESG Agenda

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2019

The HKIFA is advocating for fund documents to only be delivered to investors digitally by default, increased use of cloud for record keeping, and greater alignment with international standards.

Market Infrastructure

Regulator Coordination Insufficient to Scale Up Sustainable Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2019

Most financial institutions say coordination among regulators is not sufficient to effectively promote sustainable finance globally, according to a GFMA survey.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong ‘Greenness’ Assessment Framework for Banks by Year-End

By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2019

The framework will comprise guiding principles and possible metrics for the greenness assessments, drawing from industry feedback and the HKMA’s participation in the NGFS.