ESG / Sustainability

    AML / KYC

    Environmental Crime, A Global Security Issue

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021

    Interpol’s Rory Corcoran says environmental crime is funding global terrorism and organised crime, while also impacting the sustainability agenda.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021

    Chairman Tim Lui says the SFC is currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan to Improve Timeliness of Annual Reports, Strengthen Disclosures

    By Darien Choong | 29/11/2021

    Annual reports will have to be filed at least 7 days before shareholder meetings. The quality of sustainability disclosures will also be improved.

    ESG / Sustainability

    APRA Finalises Guidance on Climate Change Financial Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2021

    The new climate change prudential practice guide covers governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept

    By Mark Johnston | 29/11/2021

    The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda says corporate disclosures need to capture genuine progressive efforts towards achieving carbon net zero, not just point-in-time snapshots.

    ESG / Sustainability

    HKMA Offers Guidance on Regtech for Reporting, Stress Testing

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2021

    The latest regtech adoption guide highlights challenges banks face as a result of their use of legacy systems and siloed data structures.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Can Crypto be Green?

    By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021

    Energy-intensive and unregulated, institutional investors are proving reluctant to back the rapidly growing asset class.

    Big Picture

    Alignment of Taxonomies “Critical” for Improving ESG Data

    By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021

    A consistent approach to taxonomies is necessary to help mobilise capital towards sustainable solutions, said ICMA’s Ricco Zhang.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Needs Government Intervention to Achieve Net-zero

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/11/2021

    Market forces alone will not be sufficient for Thailand to tackle carbon emissions and achieve net-zero, says Pongnut Thanaboonchai.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia SC Unveils Initiatives to Boost Corporate Governance

    By Editors | 24/11/2021

    The SC’s corporate governance strategic priorities for the next three years emphasise ESG fitness, diversity and agility of boards.

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