ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Should Lead on Green Fintech Regulation Ahead of COP26

By Benjamin Soh | 23/08/2021

Singapore is well positioned to be a global leader on regulatory innovation in green fintech, writes Benjamin Soh, Co-founder and Managing Director of STACS.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand: Regulators Set Out Sustainable Finance Initiatives

By Editors | 22/08/2021

The strategic initiatives include the development of a sustainable finance taxonomy, the ESG data environment, and sustainable finance products.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Finalises Climate Risk Requirements for Fund Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2021

Fund managers have 12-15 months to comply with the requirements, which cover governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.

ESG / Sustainability

China’s ETS on Path to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2060

By ESG Investor | 19/08/2021

The success of China’s national emissions trading scheme depends on rapid extension beyond the utilities sector, says a report from the AIGCC and Schroders.

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.