Asia-Pacific
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Green, Sustainability-linked Debt Receives Regulatory Support in Asia
November 26, 2020Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand facilitating growth of sustainable bond and loan markets.
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Thailand Proposes Compulsory ESG Training for Capital Markets Personnel
November 20, 2020Investment consultants and fund managers, among others, would be required to undergo a mandatory training module covering ESG at licence renewal.
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ASEAN Central Banks Endorse Collective Approach to Climate Risk
November 19, 2020A 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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New Zealand Unveils Roadmap for Sustainable Financial System
November 11, 2020Among the 11 key recommendations to help facilitate change, New Zealand’s roadmap involves the introduction of a new stewardship code for financial institutions.
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China Drafts Rules for Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme
November 5, 2020Companies will have to issue emissions reports, subject to strict disclosure and verification requirements, used to determine allowances.
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HK SFC Proposes New Requirements for Fund Managers on Climate Risk
October 30, 2020Proposed requirements for fund managers cover four governance, investment management, risk management and disclosure.
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CFA Uncovers Low Awareness of Stewardship Codes Among Asia-Pacific Investors
October 28, 2020Association calls for ‘comply-or-explain’ policing of stewardship codes, more prominent role for ESG.
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China Outlines Ambitious Plan on Climate Investment and Finance
October 28, 2020The plan, backed by five government agencies, includes the introduction of a carbon market and two-way cross-border participation in green finance and climate-friendly investment.
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MAS Outlines Next Steps in Green Finance Action Plan
October 21, 2020As part of a vision to make Singapore the leading centre for green finance in Asia, MAS will incorporate climate-related scenarios in its annual stress tests “within the next two years”.
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Asia’s Large Asset Owners Leading ESG Adoption – Cerulli
October 15, 2020Survey suggests major investment institutions demanding are more from managers, while also building in-house capabilities.
