ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Australia, NZ on Net Zero Path Despite Roadblocks

By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021

Institutional investors in Australia and New Zealand are setting more stringent carbon emission targets, but need public sector support to hit net zero.

Capital / Liquidity

BOT to Increase Flexibility of Pillar 2 Rules for Banks

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 18/08/2021

The changes will account for new types of risk as well as ESG principles, which help to frame sustainable lending practices and risk management culture.

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.