ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ to Finance Banks’ Green Loans, Green Bond Investments

By Editors | 28/09/2021

Lenders will receive zero-interest financing for the provision of green and sustainability-linked loans and investment in green and sustainability-linked bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

SGX-Temasek JV to Launch Issuer Services Platform in Q4 2021

By Editors | 27/09/2021

Marketnode has established partnerships with 10 FIs to facilitate the launch of the new platform, which is part of a new digital infrastructure for fixed income.

Securities / Derivatives

ASEAN Exchanges to Identify Common ESG Metrics

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 26/09/2021

Seven ASEAN exchanges have formed a new ESG working group to start work towards a ‘common sustainability programme’.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Pledges to Become Carbon Neutral by 2022

By Editors | 23/09/2021

Eight initiatives have been identified to support Bursa Malaysia’s ambitions to become carbon neutral and achieve net zero emissions.

Market Infrastructure

Valuations of ESG Assets May be Stretched, BIS Warns

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2021

The BIS compares the ESG boom to railroad stocks in the mid-1800s, internet stocks during the dotcom bubble, and MBS during the GFC.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore: ASFI, WWF Launch Sustainable Finance Academy

By Editors | 21/09/2021

ASFI Academy will help ensure the financial sector workforce develops the skills needed to implement MAS’ guidelines on environmental risk management.

ESG / Sustainability

BCBS Calls on Banking Sector to Enhance Cyber Defences

By Editors | 21/09/2021

Remote work arrangements and digital financial services have “enlarged banks’ attack surfaces”, creating opportunities for malicious actors, the BCBS said.

Big Picture

Australia Can Do More to Facilitate Sustainable Recovery: OECD

By Editors | 15/09/2021

The OECD recommends the creation of a roadmap for improving reporting of climate-related risks by listed companies and financial institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.