ESG / SUSTAINABILITY

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Proposes to Integrate E&S Risks in Pillar 1 Framework

By Editors | 16/10/2023

The EBA proposes to include environmental and social risks in the frameworks for credit, market and operational risks.

ESG / Sustainability

New Guidance on Nature Risks in Sovereign Debt Portfolios

By ESG Investor | 13/10/2023

The new guidance from NatureFinance is aligned with the final TNFD recommendations and is specifically relevant to sovereign debt investors.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, Westports, OCBC to Collaborate on ESG

By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2023

Westports Holdings and OCBC Bank will become the latest early adopters of Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence Platform.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market

By Editors | 12/10/2023

On the first day of trading, the TSE said 3,689 tons of emissions were traded, with renewable power being the most active J-Credits category.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance

By Editors | 11/10/2023

The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.

ESG / Sustainability

An Exploration of Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures

By Nicole Gehrig | 11/10/2023

Nicole Gehrig discusses concerns about greenwashing in the investment management industry and recommendations to address problematic disclosures.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Publishes Analysis of Greenwashing Risks

By Editors | 10/10/2023

ICMA says greenwashing is not prevalent in the sustainable bond market, but is an issue in the sustainable funds space.

ESG / Sustainability

OJK Issues New Regulation on Sustainable Debt Securities and Sukuk

By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2023

The new regulation covers various types of debt and sukuk securities based on environmental and social values.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore Publishes Criteria for Acceptance of Carbon Credits

By Editors | 10/10/2023

Carbon credits from other countries can only be used by carbon tax-liable companies in Singapore if they fulfill seven eligibility criteria.