Posts By Regulation Asia
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Americas
Best Practice Guidance Issued on Green, Social, Sustainability-linked Loans
Guidance documents aimed at borrowers, lenders, external reviewers and other stakeholders in the loan market.
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EMEA
ESMA Consults on Climate Risk Stress Testing Approach for Clearing
Proposed framework identified four elements of climate risk that may adversely impact clearing houses and intermediaries.
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News
Russia SWIFT Ban Still Being Finalised; China Urges Dialogue
Seven Russian banks will likely be cut off from SWIFT; Japan will freeze Russia’s yen reserves; Korea will suspend transactions with seven...
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Asia-Pacific
BIS Launches APAC Green Bond Fund
Third BIS green bond fund to channel central bank reserves to green projects in the Asia and Pacific region.
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Asia-Pacific
China Stress Tests Find Default Risks in High-emitting Sectors
Defaults in thermal power, steel and cement sectors may increase if companies in those sectors do not shift to low-carbon alternatives.
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Americas
Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions; Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
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Asia-Pacific
Philippines’ Banks Urged to Adhere to Sustainable Finance Roadmap
Lending to activities considered sustainable and environment-friendly will qualify FIs for incentives, such as preferential rediscount rates.
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Asia-Pacific
Philippines Consults on ASEAN Sustainable Fund Standards
Securities watchdog consulting on expectations for sustainable funds, including issuance trends, investment drivers and regulatory requirements.
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Asia-Pacific
Tokyo Exchange Plans Digitally Tracked Green Bond
JPX intends to issue the bond to help it achieve carbon neutrality, while enabling investors to track its progress over time.
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Asia-Pacific
Singapore Outlines Skill Set for Sustainable Finance
Technical skills and competencies set out for FIs to use to upskill finance professionals and build deeper talent pools for sustainable finance.
