Posts By Regulation Asia
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Asia-Pacific
HKEx’s Sustainable and Green Exchange takes the STAGE
New platform to provide greater access, transparency on sustainable-themed products, supporting Hong Kong role as green finance hub.
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EMEA
EU Set to Formalise Magnitsky-style Sanctions Regime
Provisionally agreed legislation will allow EU to target individuals who commit gross human rights violations irrespective of nationality.
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News
Securities Regulators to Ramp up Efforts on Sustainability Disclosures in 2021
IOSCO Board approves additional priority themes for 2021 as well as further work to promote consistent sustainable finance disclosures.
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Asia-Pacific
Thailand Proposes Compulsory ESG Training for Capital Markets Personnel
Investment consultants and fund managers, among others, would be required to undergo a mandatory training module covering ESG at licence renewal.
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Asia-Pacific
ASEAN Central Banks Endorse Collective Approach to Climate Risk
A new report offers a set of non-binding recommendations to promote a unified ASEAN approach towards managing climate and environment-related risks.
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Asia-Pacific
New Zealand Unveils Roadmap for Sustainable Financial System
Among the 11 key recommendations to help facilitate change, New Zealand’s roadmap involves the introduction of a new stewardship code for financial...
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Asia-Pacific
HK SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk
Proposed requirements for fund managers cover four governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
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Asia-Pacific
China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance
The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and...
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Asia-Pacific
MAS Announces Launch of Singapore Green Finance Centre
The SGFC is Singapore’s first research institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development and is support by MAS and nine...
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Americas
New Guidance on Integrating Climate Change in Investment Process
CFA Institute says 75% of global C-level executives in the investment industry believe climate change is important, but only 40% incorporate it...
