ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Japan to Incorporate Human Rights in Governance Code – Report

By Editors | 06/05/2021

Authorities will be pushing companies to root out potential forced labour and human trafficking abuses in their supply chains.

ESG / Sustainability

New Zealand Launches First Carbon Efficient Indices

By Editors | 05/05/2021

All S&P/NZX 50 companies are covered in the new indices. Constituent weights will be adjusted based on carbon intensity and emissions performance.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Guideline on Green & Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme

By Editors | 05/05/2021

The grant amount for each bond issue will be half of the eligible expenses, capped at HK$2.5mn for rated bonds and HK$1.25mn  for unrated bonds.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Finalises ‘Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy’

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

The document introduces a progressive system of transition categories to acknowledge concrete efforts and commitments by businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Chair Outlines Initiatives to Financial Sector Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

APRA is piloting a risk culture survey, independent cyber security reviews, and a new data collection exercise on technology and cyber risks.

ESG / Sustainability

LuxSE Displays First Sustainability Bond from Thailand on LGX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021

Thailand opted to list the sustainability bond on the Luxembourg Green Exchange to strengthen access to the international investor community.

ESG / Sustainability

HK Green Banks Alliance Hosts First Roundtable

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2021

HKMA Chief Eddie Yue urged banks to transform into ‘green banks’. HSBC and BOCHK announced plans to expand their green finance business.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Joins Network for Greening the Financial System

By Editors | 29/04/2021

The RBI expects to benefit from the membership of NGFS by learning from and contributing to global efforts on green finance.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Publishes Updated Corporate Governance Code

By Editors | 29/04/2021

The update focuses on selection and nomination processes for directors, including to address issues with board diversity and sustainability.